Top 30 Propulsion Jobs in Elkton, Md

Staff Propulsion Engineer - Elkton MD
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $169,000 - $253,600 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal Propulsion Engineer - Elkton MD
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $108,800 - $163,200 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sr Principal Engineer Propulsion
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $135,800 - $203,600 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2026 Associate Propulsion Engineer - Elkton MD
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $72,700 - $131,400 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Relocation assistance
3d
Engineer Propulsion
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $87,600 - $131,400 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Engr Energetics Mfg
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $87,600 - $131,400 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Inspector 2/3
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $45,100 - $89,100 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Manufacturing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
4d
CFD Propulsion Research Engineer
Altus, LLC —Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- $100,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $87,000 - $130,600 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d
Staff Supply Chain Proposal Specialist
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $139,700 - $209,500 a year
- Overtime
- Research
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d
International Trade Compliance Analyst - Level 2
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $65,500 - $113,800 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Director of Global Supply Chain I
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $177,000 - $265,400 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Energetics Manufacturing Technician - Level 2
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $53,500 - $89,100 a year
- Overtime
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
9d
Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $89,900 - $134,900 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Engineer Energetics Manufacturing 2/3
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $87,600 - $163,200 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Manager Machining Manufacturing 1 - Second Shift
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $95,400 - $143,200 a year
- Overtime
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $81,400 - $141,200 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
10d
Machinist 3 - Fri Sat Sun 2nd Shift-1
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $58,300 - $97,100 a year
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Mission Assurance Engineer 2/3
Northrop Grumman —Elkton, MD
- $105,400 - $158,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2h
Mission Support Manager
TRAX International —Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- $145,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance

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Staff Propulsion Engineer - Elkton MD

Northrop Grumman -
Elkton, MD

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Job Details

$169,000 - $253,600 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Collaboration with product development teams
Mentoring
Design engineering
Engineering product development
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication
Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket motor (SRM) operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion, ordnance and motion controls systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Northrop Grumman is in need of an experience Staff Propulsion Engineer to own and lead SRM engineering design efforts at its Elkton, Maryland facility. The position will be hired into as a Staff Engineer level 5 into the High-Speed Tactical Boosters (HSTB) group working on solid rocket motors.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform architecture‑level trade studies and lead technical analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and strategic objective support
Perform design and high‑level analysis of SRM materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion applications
Apply engineering principles, industry and company standards, and customer requirements to develop propulsion hardware such as valves, solid rocket motors, and thrusters for launch vehicles, missile systems, and space missions
Lead multidisciplinary design, optimization, and analysis strategies to meet mission requirements. Take ownership of the product development process and delegate work.
Define, plan, and oversee testing activities required to validate designs, including solid rocket motor tests at the Elkton campus or external ranges
Mentor junior engineers, build and transfer knowledge, and conduct independent reviews of milestones and technical work products
Participate in failure investigations, determine corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Support technical business development activities such as proposals and white‑paper preparation

Basic Qualifications:

Must have a bachelors degree in STEM and at least 12 years of experience. Will consider those with a Masters degree and 10 years of experience or a PhD and 8 year of experience.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in the design and development of new products
Experience mentoring early career and/or entry level employees

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with:

Rocketry, Solid Rocket Motors, Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Missiles, Flight Vehicles, and/or Energetics
Siemens NX and Teamcenter, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or Aeronautical Engineering
Multi-disciplinary Teamwork
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5-2009, Design for Assembly / Manufacturing (DFA/DFM), Engineering Design Principles
Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Active DoD Secret Clearance

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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