Ordnance Propulsion Engineer 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

2d • $79,300 - $147,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an Ordnance Propulsion Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 in Promontory, Utah. The role is responsible for energetic device applications and qualification for specific uses, including devices such as Safe and Arms, pyrotechnic time delays, booster separation bolts, explosive transfer lines, pressure cartridges, initiators, and linear shape charges. Engineers define device requirements and specifications and develop test plans and reports for qualification, lot acceptance, and service life extension testing.

The position provides engineering support for procurement of hardware used in solid rocket motors manufactured at Northrop Grumman facilities in Utah, ranging from large space-launch boosters to small subscale laboratory test motors. These boosters serve defense, space, and commercial launch vehicles. The work schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance and a BATFE Employee Possessor credential.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree in engineering and 0 years of professional experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree in engineering and 3 years of professional experience, or a PhD and 1 year of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Level 2: Basic knowledge of solid rocket motors and their performance.
• Level 2: Experience with discrepancy investigation and resolution, such as MRB.
• Level 2: Detail-oriented and able to understand the big picture.
• Willingness to learn and work on tasks outside the typical experience base.
• Level 3: Familiarity with environmental testing and non-destructive and destructive testing.
• Level 3: Willingness to learn and teach or coach others.
• Level 3: Ability to find and execute work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a BATFE Employee Possessor credential.

Nice To Haves

• Energetic materials or device experience.
• Energetic device/materials original equipment manufacturer experience, such as Ensign Bickford, PSEMC, Chemring, or Accurate.
• Energetic device prime contractor experience, such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, Airbus, or Thales.
• Energetic device military or government experience, such as NASA or DoD.
• Familiarity with statistics and statistical methods.
• Root Cause Corrective Action investigation experience.
• Demonstrated success in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand device- and system-level requirements pertaining to booster ordnance.
• Author test plans and oversee device-level testing, including environmental conditioning and final function testing.
• Assess test results to determine whether qualification, lot acceptance, or service life extension testing requirements have been met, and document results in formal reports.
• Develop and present documented analyses to internal and external customers.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Evaluate historical energetic device performance data.
• Develop performance requirements and document test results.
• Coordinate tasks with other engineers and stakeholders.
• Improve and update analytical methods.
• Lead supplier environmental and device-function testing for qualification, lot acceptance, and service life extension test campaigns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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