Northrop Grumman

PropulsionEngineer6

$167–250k Promontory, Utah, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

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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