Sr. Principal/Principal Energetics Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

9d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Sr. Principal (level 4) or Principal Energetics Engineer (level 3) to join our Rocket Motor Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our Bacchus facility located in Magna, Utah. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This position can be filled at either Level 03 or Level 4.

Requirements

Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
Experience with thermal and electrical protection materials
Experience working with energetics, rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings
Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
Good organization and multi-tasking skills
Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
Proficient in 3D modeling software
Strong interpersonal skills
Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
For level 3: B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience. 3 years of experience with a master’s degree.
Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience writing electronic shop instructions
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
For level 4: B.S. degree in a STEM discipline plus 8 years of experience. 6 years of experience with a master’s degree.
5 years’ experience in solid rocket motor manufacturing (propellent mixing, propellant casting, rocket motor final assembly, propellant-to-insulator case bond system, etc)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree is preferred.
with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the production of solid rocket motors and other energetic products
Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
Continuously improving manufacturing processes using Lean Six Sigma methodology
Mentoring earlier career engineers on material and process
Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval
Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to team and ensuring improvements are incorporated
Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions
Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment