Engineer Propulsion Level 2
Listed on 2026-01-29
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems (electric, solid/liquid fuel rocket, air-breathing, thrusters) for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements.
Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work.
Maintain approved Technical Data Package (TDP)
Provide Material Review Board (MRB) support for all product and material issues
Establish/Maintain Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM)
Establish product Key Characteristics, and or monitor
Review/approve product manufacturing work instructions and ensure compliance with TDP requirements
Support technical interchanges between customers and vendors
Technical member of Integrated Product Team (IPT)
Establish requirements for material obsolescence replacement/qualification/test/implementation
Provide technical support to sub-contractors (may require travel to monitor processes and participate in audits)
Conduct Failure Analysis Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action activities
Review product acceptance test data and analyze for trends
Conduct Product/Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Transition of product from development phase to production phase
BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
2 years of related work experience or a MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
5 years of related work experience or 3 years with a MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
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
Experience working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $
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…
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