Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer - 6
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. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Promontory, UT or Magna, UT. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree (STEM) with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD (STEM) with 10 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Strong understanding of materials and processes used in a highly regulated environment.
- Excellent people and technical project management skills
- Experience in conducting material trade studies
- Strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate, coordinate and lead work across Propulsion Systems’ functions and disciplines
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain resilient while overcoming challenges
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Strong experience with and broad application of Propulsion Systems engineering systems and functions (PLM, drawings, MRB, tooling, etc.)
- Strong understanding of materials and processes used in solid rocket motor design, manufacture, and test
- Experience with material obsolescence and qualification
- 5+ years’ experience SRM-related project planning and execution
- Experience presenting to senior leadership
- Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope, and managing costs to an established budget
Responsibilities
- Technical Lead and Program Liaison for material issues
- Identify opportunities and drive common materials initiatives
- Lead and manage material obsolescence challenges
- Manger Common engineering change process
- Coordinate and support material compliance
- Train, mentor and support engineers with M&P responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
