Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer - 4

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

2d•$122,800 - $184,200•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 Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. Propulsion Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to be a Rocket Motor Assembly Engineering Product Owner (EPO) that will provide expertise and leadership for our Rocket Motor Assembly Design and Analysis team in our Promontory UT office. This position will lead a technical team of analysts and design engineers responsible for drawing and model preparation, on-floor manufacturing support and MRB resolution, test support including authoring and reviewing plans and reports, and coordination with internal and external customers on primarily Promontory‑based solid rocket motor programs. This role will require strong understanding of the Rocket Motor Assembly design and analysis process as well as strong communication skills to coordinate work with program leadership, and personally contribute to the Rocket Motor Assembly engineering discipline. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Engineering analysis experience (preferably structural and/or ballistic)
Design engineering experience with solid rocket motors, preferably with Rocket Motor Assembly products
Demonstrated experience setting priorities and managing competing demands across multiple programs or projects
Strong communication skills for both formal and informal settings

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and revising engineering drawings, specifications, plans, reports
MRB (Material Review Board) support and closure
Analysis experience in structural PLI and/or ballistics
Working understanding of materials used in liner, barrier, and propellant systems at NG Propulsion Systems
Prior experience in technical lead, team lead, or project lead role in a propulsion or similar high consequence environment.
Rocket Motor Assembly product design and production support
Ability to clearly present technical information in written reports and formal presentations
Previous experience at Northrop Grumman

Responsibilities

Perform the required duties as the Engineering Product Owner (EPO) for the Rocket Motor Assembly design element, specifically for the Sentinel program.
Support the demands from the Rocket Motor Assembly IPT/VSET as the design authority and technical owner of the Rocket Motor Assembly discipline
Integrate 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)
Lead a team of engineers to support the project needs and demands from the Rocket Motor Assembly design team
Create engineering drawings, CAD models, revisions, test plans, reports and specifications that support the Rocket Motor Assembly design elements
Provide Rocket Motor Assembly MRB support; including final dispositions, root cause identification, corrective action, process improvement, risk assessments
Develop and present documentation for project related meetings to internal and external customers; including critical design reviews, MRB closure, and risk posture, etc.
Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution including on-floor production support
Ensure work products meet safety, performance, and quality requirements
Other duties as assigned