Propulsion Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 - Dulles
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Propulsion Mechanical Engineer – Level 2 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This is a Mechanical Engineering position supporting propulsion subsystem design, manufacture and test. This position requires the candidate to work independently with minimal guidance from senior lead engineers to perform general task completions, perform fluid flow analysis, sizing exercises, support trade studies, performance specification review or authoring, troubleshooting technical issues and supporting test operations. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
- Relevant course work and experience in fluid mechanics, compressible flow and/or thermodynamics of propulsion systems.
- Experience with industry standard fluid/ thermal and/or mechanical analysis software, design standards and/or documentation related to propulsion system or subsystem design.
- Experience with MATLAB or similar engineering tools.
- Domestic travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with designing propulsion systems or fluid systems including review of relevant analysis, manufacturing drawings, authoring test procedures or hands on pressure or hot fire engine test support.
- Experience in authoring performance specifications and/or statements of work required for the procurement of propulsion system fluid components, test support contracts or other related contractual technical documentation.
- Current or active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Researches, plans, designs and develops products and systems such as pressure vessels, fluid controls, rocket engines, mechanisms for production, transmission, measurement, test and use of space vehicle propulsion subsystems.
- Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical, fluid and/or Pneumatic systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
- 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
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
