Principal/Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to join our Conceptual Design and Flight Performance team. This position will be at our Propulsion Systems Division facility located in Promontory, UT with periodic assignments at our Bacchus (Magna), UT location

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 missile defense industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for all aspects of conceptual rocket motor design, flight performance and system-level design and analysis, including

• Develop new concepts for use in marketing, proposal, and programmatic efforts that help shape the future of our business

• Present technical solutions and information to engineering organizations, internal and external customers, and to company leadership. 

• Perform trajectory analysis of launch vehicles, missiles, and sounding rockets

• Design and optimize conceptual propulsion elements and vehicles

• Solve a variety of challenging, often open-ended, aerospace engineering problems

Basic Qualifications:

This position can be filled at either a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications for a level 3:  

• Bachelors in engineering and 5 years, 3 Years with Masters or 1 Year with PhD

Basic Qualifications for a level 4:  

• Bachelors in engineering and 8 years, 6 Years with Masters or 4 Year with PhD

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information

• Proven ability to be flexible in work assignments, which may vary frequently from tasks including analysis, design, project engineering, systems engineering, etc.

• Programming language(s):  Python, Matlab, C++ or other

• Demonstrated experience conducting system-level trade and sensitivity studies

• Working knowledge of solid rocket motor design and performance

• Working knowledge of launch vehicles and their designs

• Trajectory simulation of launch vehicles

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• General computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Orbital mechanics and interplanetary mission design

• Aerodynamics and/or loads & environments

• Launch vehicle CONOPS

• Experience in optimization

• Able to see how the system works (big picture) while working on individual components (details)

Additional Requirements:

• Qualify for DOD secret clearance

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.