Engineer Propulsion

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

2d • $79,300 - $118,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Propulsion Engineer (Mechanical) works in tactical propulsion, applying technical principles to analyze, design, or test complex materials, structural components, and functional systems. The position is onsite at the Rocket Center, West Virginia location; remote work is not available. The engineer supports project objectives through design, analysis, fabrication, and/or testing with guidance from senior engineers. The requisition may be filled at a higher grade depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and at least 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 0 years of experience.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• The position requires travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Skills related to statics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, and rocket propulsion.
• Computer skills or programming experience, including MATLAB, FORTRAN, solid modeling, and Excel.
• Leadership and 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.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex projects.
• Experience working on full-life-cycle business or engineering projects from inception through launch.

Responsibilities

• Support project objectives by performing design, analysis, fabrication, and/or test activities with guidance from senior engineers.
• Select applicable analytical data from previous products, identify the technical principles involved, mathematically define problems, and compute engineering characteristics consistent with specifications, design needs, and other product requirements.
• Evaluate designs with other technical groups and make modifications to achieve an ideal design.
• Document results of analysis, testing, and design activities.
• Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts.
• Make thoughtful suggestions and recommendations for improvements.
• Establish requirements and procedures to evaluate purchased equipment or materials.
• Provide guidance to ensure project or program assignments meet established technical objectives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
• Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level