Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

Principal Energetics Engineer

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 currently seeking a Principal Energetics Engineer to join our Rocket Motor Nozzle Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our facility located in Promontory, Utah.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Lead cross-discipline engineering team in nozzle assembly development projects
• Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
• Mentoring earlier career engineers on material and process
• Supporting manufacturing operations including composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and external customers for review and approval
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to team and ensuring improvements are incorporated
• Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions
• Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Skills & Qualifications:

• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Experience with thermal and electrical protection materials
• Experience working with rubbers, composites, metals, adhesives, primers, and coatings
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Proficient in 3D modeling software
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years' experience /or 3 years of experience with a master's degree.
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience writing electronic shop instructions
• Active DoD Secret Clearance