Northrop Grumman
PropulsionEngineer6
“Propulsion Engineer - 6 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Rocket motor design, Project leadership, Technology demonstration. Lead development of solid rocket motors. Work with business development”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
10% travel, DoD Secret clearance required, Relocation assistance available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree classical Engineering, 14 years professional experience, Master's degree 12 years experience, PhD 10 years experience, Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, Solid rocket motor design knowledge, Solid rocket motor manufacture knowledge, Solid rocket motor test knowledge, Excellent people management skills, Excellent technical project management skills, Experience conducting trade studies, Knowledge of Propulsion Systems functions, Ability to lead work across disciplines, Problem-solving skills, Ability to remain resilient, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent oral communication skills
Nice to Have
5+ years SRM project planning, 5+ years SRM project execution, Experience presenting to senior leadership, Experience generating BOEs, Managing costs to budget
What You'll Do.
Lead development of solid rocket motors
Work with business development
Identify SRM configurations
Advertise SRM configurations
Drive technology demonstration
Onboard technologies to SRM programs
Implement innovative vision
Communicate with project leadership
Communicate with Principal Investigators
Communicate with functional teams
Communicate with Executive Leadership
Coordinate technology advancement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Diverse team leadership; Cross-functional teams; Executive Leadership communication
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Regular communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Technical project management
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