Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer - 4

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and risk assessments.
• Develop and present documentation for project-related meetings to internal and external customers; including critical design reviews, MRB closure, and risk posture.
• Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution including on-floor production support.
• Ensure work products meet safety, performance, and quality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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, and 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.

Schedule

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

Pay

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.

Benefits

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.