Propulsion Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

13d

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Propulsion Engineer - level 2 or 3 to join our team at our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location to support the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit. This position can also be worked at our Elkton, Maryland or Ronkonkoma, New York locations. The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The Palm Beach Gardens location is the Air-breathing propulsion center of excellence specializing in the design, analysis and system integration of ramjets, scramjets and other advanced air-breathing propulsion systems. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is located a very short distance from the Atlantic Ocean. You would be close to many top beaches, fishing, inland eco-tours, shopping, and restaurants. Palm Beach Gardens also has many top golf choices and is home to The Professional Golfers Association of America and PGA National Resort. https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/explore-cities/palm-beach-gardens Job Summary Perform design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modification necessary to achieve the most ideal design.

Requirements

Requires a STEM degree. A Bachelors with at least 2 years of experience or a Masters degree with 0 or more years of experience. Degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software
Knowledge of ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Requires a STEM degree. A Bachelors with at least 5 years of experience or a Masters degree with at least 3 years of experience. Degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred.
Proficiency with Siemens NX
Ability and willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

Current active Security Clearance
Working knowledge of NX
Knowledge of general machine shop fabrication processes, additive manufacture experience desirable
Understanding of design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM)
Experience with mechanical design of propulsion or fluid systems
Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter United Architecture
Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

Performs design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems
With limited supervision, applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies
Responds in a timely manner to all requests and explores all avenues within authority and makes appropriate referrals to other sources
Makes thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improving own work and/or group's work
Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems
Release results as design data after review from other engineers
Document results of design activities

Benefits

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.

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