Sr Principal Engineer Propulsion

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Propulsion Engineering Team is currently hiring for a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer located in Chandler, AZ.

Position Overview

Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems (electric, solid/liquid fuel rocket, air-breathing, thrusters) for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements. Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work.

Essential Functions

Perform engineering duties on solid rocket motors to include design, integration, and testing

Support the SRM leads as the program enters into a series of motor tests and production

Perform complex engineering design, development, and analysis of components and propulsion systems

Coordinate with the SRM suppliers on various design iterations and improvements

Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs

Coordinate and evaluate non-conformance reviews and dispositions using engineering principles

Coordinate test planning and test preparation

Qualification and/or Acceptance test support and documentation

Determine Engineering tasks required for project planning and execution

Analyze project requirements and develop detailed planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis

Interact with Internal and External customers. Assist the customer in defining system requirements and in the generation of specifications for products or sub systems.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 4 years of experience.

Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance

Ability to travel 10%

U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Experience

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Product Development

Supply chain management

Demonstrated experience with motor product development and analysis

Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $172,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.