Propulsion Engineer

Requisition : R

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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 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.

The Staff Propulsion Engineer will work in the exciting and challenging world of tactical propulsion. Responsibilities center on the use of various technical principles to perform analysis, design, or test portions of complex materials, structural components, and functional systems.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Mentor product engineers on solid rocket motors and warhead production

• Establish best practices for transitioning development programs to production

• Review technical data packages to ensure drawings are inspectable and tolerances are manufacturable

• Evaluate designs with other technical leaders to improve on design for manufacturing

• Lead failure review boards as a chair or fit team lead to drive quick resolutions

• Support product engineers with root cause and corrective actions

• Provide guidance to ensure project/program teams can meet established technical objectives

• Act as a technical liaison for production programs that have a direct impact on the sector

• Serve as a subject matter expert in warhead and rocket motor production

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

• 12 years of related work experience with a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or 10 years with a MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of tactical solid propulsion experience

• 10+ years of production experience

• Active Secret Clearance

• Skills related to statics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, rocket propulsion, computer skills/programming (MATLAB, FORTRAN, Solid Modeling, Excel) are all desirable.

• Leadership & teamwork capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment

• Experience developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups

• Able to work in an autonomous work environment on complex projects

Salary Range: $147,700 - $221,500

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.