Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer - 4

Northrop Grumman$122K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with relevant professional experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in engineering analysis, preferably structural and/or ballistic
  • Design engineering experience with solid rocket motors, specifically Loaded Motor products
  • Proficiency in prioritizing and managing competing demands across multiple projects
  • Strong communication skills for formal and informal settings

Responsibilities

  • Act as the Engineering Product Owner for the loaded motor design element on the Sentinel program
  • Serve as design authority and technical owner within the loaded motor Integrated Product Team
  • Collaborate with development teams to certify design solutions complying with all requirements
  • Lead a technical team to meet project demands for the loaded motor design
  • Create engineering drawings, CAD models, and accompanying documentation for designs
  • Support Material Review Board functions, focusing on troubleshooting and continuous improvement
  • Present documentation and findings in project-related meetings to both internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package
  • Potential for relocation assistance
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance
  • Savings plan with employer contributions
  • Company paid holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Propulsion Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to be a Loaded motor Engineering Product Owner (EPO) that will provide expertise and leadership for our Solid Rocket Loaded Motor Design and Analysis team in our Promontory UT office. This position will lead a technical team of analysts and design engineers responsible for loaded motor design, structural and ballistic analysis, and production support on primarily Promontory-based solid rocket motor programs.

This role will require strong understanding of the loaded motor design and analysis process as well as strong communication skills to coordinate work with program leadership, and personally contribute to the loaded motor engineering discipline.

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

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Perform the required duties as the Engineering Product Owner (EPO) for the loaded motor design element, specifically for the Sentinel program.
  • Support the demands from the loaded motor IPT/VSET as the design authority and technical owner of the loaded motor discipline
  • Integrate with development teams (including specialists in Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to certify design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
  • Lead a team of engineers to support the project needs and demands from the loaded motor design team
  • Create engineering drawings, CAD models, revisions, test plans, reports and specifications that support the loaded motor design elements
  • Provide loaded motor MRB support; including final dispositions, root cause identification, corrective action, process improvement, risk assessments
  • Develop and present documentation for project related meetings to internal and external customers; including critical design reviews, MRB closure, and risk posture, etc.
  • Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution including on-floor production support
  • Ensure work products meet safety, performance, and quality requirements
  • Other duties as assigned


Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6 years of professional experience.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Engineering analysis experience (preferably structural and/or ballistic)
  • Design engineering experience with solid rocket motors, preferably with Loaded Motor products
  • Demonstrated experience setting priorities and managing competing demands across multiple programs or projects
  • Strong communication skills for both formal and informal settings


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience creating and revising engineering drawings, specifications, plans, reports
  • MRB (Material Review Board) support and closure
  • Analysis experience in structural PLI and/or ballistics
  • Working understanding of materials used in liner, barrier, and propellant systems at NG Propulsion Systems
  • Prior experience in technical lead, team lead, or project lead role in a propulsion or similar high consequence environment.
  • Loaded Motor product design and production support
  • Ability to clearly present technical information in written reports and formal presentations
  • Previous experience at Northrop Grumman


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Primary 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'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.

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