Propulsion Engineer

Propulsion 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. 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 is currently seeking a Propulsion Engineer to join our Internal Insulation Design group in our Promontory, UT location.

Role Description & Responsibilities: The Propulsion Engineer is responsible for designing solid rocket motor internal insulators for a variety of government and commercial programs. This individual will use their engineering knowledge and insulation design processes to develop design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.

Job Duties:

• Design and assess internal insulation systems that thermally protect solid fuel rocket propulsion systems and related components
• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models and specifications for next generation internal insulation designs
• Participate in engineering teams associated with the design, test, and production of rocket motor internal insulators
• Interact with development teams (including specialists in Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to certify design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
• Engage with multi-discipline team and functions to improve internal insulation design process and tools via incorporation of test data and new innovative analysis and predictive and uncertainty quantification techniques
• Develop and present documentation for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
• Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution and conduct special studies
• Collect and evaluate post fire insulation performance data from full scale rocket motor tests

Experience Requirements:

Minimum Experience: BS classical engineering degree with 2 years experience or MS classical engineering degree. Willingness to learn: Chemical basics of rubber and polymer insulations and adhesives. Experience and knowledge of composite structures. Ability to travel: Travel expectation of 0% – 5%

Experience Preferred:

Previous internal insulation design, fabrication, inspection experience, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience. NX modeling and drawing experience. Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes. Previous experience at Northrop Grumman

Skills & Qualifications:

Broad understanding of engineering design, material behaviors (including rubbers and polymers), processing, fluid flow and heat transfer. Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T. Great written and oral communication skills. Great time management and organizational skills. Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00. 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.