Propulsion Engineer 1 / 2

Northrop Grumman • Magna, UT

10d • $65,800 - $118,900 • Onsite

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Propulsion Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Propulsion Engineer is responsible for design elements associated with the cast propellant in a solid rocket motor and will work on a variety of government and commercial programs. This individual will use their engineering knowledge to develop design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in classical Engineering with 0 years of professional experience (for Level 1) OR Bachelor’s degree in classical Engineering with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience (for Level 2)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Willingness to learn: Propellant cast processes, specifications, drawings, and analysis methods
• Ability to travel: Travel expectation of 0% – 5%
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
• Experience performing design engineering tasks such as design modification, resolving manufactured part discrepancies, specification justification, design review, etc. (for Level 2)
• Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, manufacturing specifications, and GD&T (for Level 2)
• Great written and oral communication skills
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture

Nice To Haves

• Previous fabrication, inspection experience, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience
• NX modeling and drawing experience
• Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes
• Previous experience at Northrop Grumman

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models and specifications for next generation rocket motor designs
• Participate in engineering teams associated with the design, test, and production of rocket motors
• Interact 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)
• Engage with multi-discipline team and functions to improve the loaded motor design process and tools via incorporation of test data and new innovative analysis and predictive and uncertainty quantification techniques
• Develop and present documentation for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
• Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution including on-floor production support
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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