RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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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.
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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:
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Perform architecture‑level trade studies and lead technical analyses, risk/opportunity assessments, and strategic objective support
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Perform design and high‑level analysis of SRM materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion applications
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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
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Lead multidisciplinary design, optimization, and analysis strategies to meet mission requirements. Take ownership of the product development process and delegate work.
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Define, plan, and oversee testing activities required to validate designs, including solid rocket motor tests at the Elkton campus or external ranges
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Mentor junior engineers, build and transfer knowledge, and conduct independent reviews of milestones and technical work products
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Participate in failure investigations, determine corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
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Support technical business development activities such as proposals and white‑paper preparation
Basic Qualifications:
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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.
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Experience working with cross-functional teams in the design and development of new products
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Experience mentoring early career and/or entry level employees
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with:
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Rocketry, Solid Rocket Motors, Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Missiles, Flight Vehicles, and/or Energetics
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Siemens NX and Teamcenter, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
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Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or Aeronautical Engineering
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Multi-disciplinary Teamwork
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Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5-2009, Design for Assembly / Manufacturing (DFA/DFM), Engineering Design Principles
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Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
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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.
