Propulsion Engineer - Level 3

1w1 week ago

Northrop Grumman

US · Part-time · $103,600 – $155,400

About this role

At Northrop Grumman, 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 spirit has enabled technological advancements from the first flight across the Atlantic to stealth bombers and landing on the moon. The Energetics Engineering team is hiring a Propulsion Engineer - Level 3 to support the Sentinel program.

Analyze, integrate and test launch vehicle solid rocket motors while interfacing with internal and external program customers and suppliers to provide optimized solutions. Provide technical guidance on solid rocket motors throughout design, analysis, testing, and integration efforts. Interface with multiple disciplines to ensure propulsion engineering design standards are properly implemented.

Work within a team to meet milestone delivery timelines in a fast-paced environment juggling multiple projects. Utilize engineering methods to evaluate design changes and root cause or failure investigations relating to solid rocket motors. Effectively communicate with suppliers, procurement teams, and program management.

Anticipate customer needs and seek out innovative solutions while originating constructive ideas to improve processes. Identify options to solve problems considering cost, technical, and schedule impacts. Develop and present materials for project briefings including design reviews to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years; OR PhD in STEM with 1 year of related experience
Ability to obtain an active US DoD Secret Security clearance, or higher
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Ability to develop trade studies and present results to senior management
Experience in the design, analysis, or manufacturing of solid rocket motors
Failure Investigation Methodology

Responsibilities

Analyze, integrate and test launch vehicle solid rocket motors
Interface with internal and external program customers and suppliers to provide optimized solutions that meet program requirements
Provide technical guidance and insight of solid rocket motors throughout design, analysis, testing, and integration efforts
Interface with multiple disciplines to ensure propulsion engineering design standards are properly implemented
Work within a team to meet milestone delivery timelines
Utilize engineering methods to evaluate design changes and/or root cause/failure investigations relating to Solid Rocket Motors
Effectively communicate with suppliers, procurement teams, and program management
Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to internal and external customers