Propulsion Engineer : Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

1d • $79,300 - $147,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Propulsion Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 for its Energetics Engineering team in the Mechanical and Energetics Department in Chandler, Arizona. The role involves analysis, design, development, and testing of propulsion components and systems, including ordnance, pneumatics, and motor components. The engineer applies technical principles and analytical data to meet product specifications and requirements, develops designs and component specifications, and works with technical groups, customers, and suppliers to deliver optimized solutions. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and travel up to 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM and 0 years of related engineering experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to a large customer community.
• Ability to solve problems, lead troubleshooting efforts, and drive tasks to completion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Product development experience.
• Ordnance, pneumatic, or motor testing experience.
• Configuration change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, and testing of moderately complex ordnance, pneumatic, and motor components.
• Analyze requirements for materials, structural components, or functional systems.
• Select relevant analytical data from previous products, define technical problems mathematically, and calculate engineering characteristics consistent with specifications and design requirements.
• Develop original ideas and preliminary design concepts; evaluate completed designs with other technical groups and make modifications to achieve an ideal design.
• Develop component drawings and specifications to procure, test, and validate components for flight in accordance with engineering design standards.
• Interface with internal and external program customers and suppliers to develop optimized solutions, ensure engineering requirements are met, and align component procurements with program needs.
• Perform complex engineering design, development, and analysis of propulsion components and systems.
• Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs.
• Anticipate customer needs and identify innovative ways to address them.
• Develop constructive ideas and identify ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve outcomes.
• Identify problem-solving options and determine optimal solutions while considering cost, technical, and schedule impacts.
• Develop and present materials for project-related briefings, including design reviews for internal and external customers.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and drive tasks to completion.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

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