RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineers and Propulsion Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT. May also consider candidates in Clearfield, UT; Salt Lake City, UT; or Magna, UT.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Engineering team in support of one or more of the following engineering functions:
- Design and Analysis Engineering
- Material Science Engineering
- Product Development Engineering
- Test and Integration Engineering
ResponsibilitiesAs a Propulsion Engineer, you will:
- Assist in the development and analysis of propulsion system components, including rocket motors, nozzles, materials and propellant grains.
- Perform engineering calculations and simulations to predict propulsion system performance including CFD, thermal response and structural integrity.
- Support the design, execution and documentation of propulsion system tests, including data acquisition and post-test analysis.
- Contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications, 3D CAD models and drawings, test plans and engineering reports.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and interdisciplinary teams and experts to ensure successful project execution.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for propulsion system issues.
- Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers using the propulsion within the targeted system.
- Maintain awareness of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in propulsion engineering.
- Help implement collaborative engineering processes across multiple engineering disciplines to optimize design performance and achieve required cost and manufacturing rate objectives.
- Work with senior engineers to evaluate manufacturing and product defects against required performance and identify improvement actions.
- Evaluate supply chain items and materials for suitability in designs and production, supporting required levels of quality and performance (often using Statistical Process Control tools)
Basic Qualifications:Basic Qualifications for an Associate Propulsion Engineer:
- Completing or has completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Major in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Basic Qualifications for a Propulsion Engineer:
- Completing or has completed a Master's degree from an accredited institution
- Major in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications for both levels: - Internships or co-op experience in aerospace, defense or propulsion.
- Hands on experience with engineering tools such as ANSYS/CFD, MATLAB, Python and CAD.
- Experience with energetics, rockets or chemical propulsion in school projects (e.g., rocketry clubs, coursework or capstone assignments)
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Salary Range: Associate Propulsion Engineer: $65,800 to $98,800
Propulsion Engineer: $ 79,300 to $118,900
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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
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. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
