Energetics Lead Engineer Propulsion – Level 3/4: Active Secret Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description The Mechanical Engineering & Energetics team is hiring an Energetics Lead Engineer Propulsion 6 Level 3/4: Active Secret Clearance professional at our Chandler, AZ location. 6This role will serve as the Energetics Lead for the Advanced Weapons Systems (AWS) product line with responsibility for a broad range of ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and solid rocket motor (SRM) analysis and integration activities. Key responsibilities include: 6Developing performance predictions and conducting component- and system-level testing to validate design and functional requirements 6Overseeing supplier deliverables, ensuring technical compliance and schedule adherence 6Dispositioning nonconforming hardware and leading anomaly investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions 6The Energetics Lead will also support upcoming flight tests by: 6Overseeing integration and checkout of all energetics hardware at the field site 6Participating in launch operations to ensure safe and successful execution 6Leading post
9flight data review and documentation to capture performance, issues, and lessons learned Essential Functions: 6Lead a team of highly skilled Energetics Engineers in the day-to-day system design, test, and integration of energetics hardware as integrated into a classified subsystem or launch vehicle 6Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards, and customer requirements to develop energetics systems for application in launch vehicle systems 6Leverage analytical data from previous products, identify the applicable technical principles, mathematically define problems, and compute engineering characteristics that meet specifications, design needs, and interface requirements with other elements of the product 6Define and scope engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; analyze project requirements and develop detailed plans, conceptual designs, and risk assessments 6Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) and perform associated Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting 6Interface with internal and external customers; support the definition of system requirements and the development of specifications for products and subsystems 6Provide technical guidance and direction to the engineering team throughout the design, test, production, and maintenance phases of the project 6Develop and present technical and programmatic materials for project-related briefings, including design reviews, to internal and external customers 6Perform hands
9on test support of pneumatic and energetics components and systems, including functional and environmental testing 6Serve as the responsible engineer supporting the Integrated Product Team (IPT) for a medium-sized subcontract, coordinating supplier change notifications, nonconformances, hardware acceptance reviews, and related supplier interactions 6Conduct pre
9launch engineering reviews, including examination of as
9built vehicle hardware and pre
9launch data, assessment of flight readiness, and close coordination with flight field teams 6Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs to optimize performance, cost, risk, and schedule 6For broadly defined problems, study basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials, components, or functional systems, and apply engineering principles to develop new or enhanced designs 6Anticipate customer needs and identify innovative solutions to address those needs 6Originate and develop constructive ideas; proactively seek opportunities to refine or improve existing methods and processes to enhance outcomes 6Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; analyze project requirements and develop detailed plans, conceptual designs, and risk assessments 6Interact with internal and external customers; support definition of system requirements and generation of specifications for products and subsystems 6Support new business activities and contribute to the preparation of technical and cost proposal materials 6Travel up to 10% of the time to supplier and launch facilities Basic Qualifications for Level 3: 6Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master
9s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience 6Active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application Basic Qualifications for Level 4: 6Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master
9s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience 6Active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application Preferred Qualifications: 6Active US Government Top Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application 6Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering degree 6Experience with Matlab, and Python 6Environmental testing experience 6Data acquisition equipment operation 6Configuration change management 6Supply Chain Management of Subcontractors 6Presentation of technical data to internal and external customers 6Failure investigation techniques Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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
9s 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.