Propulsion Engineer

Position: Staff Propulsion Engineer - 5
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At  Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Propulsion Engineer – Level 5 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT.

May consider one of the following major Space sector locations:
Promontory, UT or Magna, UT.We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Technical Lead and Program Liaison for material issues

Identify opportunities and drive common materials initiatives

Lead and manage material obsolescence challenges

Manger Common engineering change process

Coordinate and support material compliance

Train, mentor and support engineers with M&P responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree (STEM) with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Strong understanding of materials and processes used in a highly regulated environment.

Excellent people and technical project management skills

Experience in conducting material trade studies

Strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate, coordinate and lead work across Propulsion Systems’ functions and disciplines

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to remain resilient while overcoming challenges

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong experience with and broad application of Propulsion Systems engineering systems and functions (PLM, drawings, MRB, tooling, etc.)Strong understanding of materials and processes used in solid rocket motor design, manufacture, and test

Experience with material obsolescence and qualification5+ years’ experience SRM-related project planning and execution

Experience presenting to senior leadership

Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope, and managing costs to an established budget

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