Northrop Grumman · 4 hours ago
Engineer Propulsion - Level 6 : Propulsion Systems Subject Matter Expert
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking an experienced Engineer Propulsion – Level 6 : Propulsion Systems Subject Matter Expert. This role involves supporting advanced programs development and production efforts across the Launch Systems product line, focusing on requirements definition, production support, and technical oversight.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Requirements definition
Initial sizing (i.e. propulsion system architecture)
Production support in coordination with Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) suppliers and government agencies; vehicle performance assessments (data analysis)
Mission support including support of pre-launch and post-launch engineering products
Support of anomaly/failure investigations, and presentations to upper management
Interface directly with the local engineering team as well as suppliers and customers
Technical oversight, issue resolution, schedule preservation, and subject-matter mentoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience
Position requires 100% on-site presence
Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Secret security clearance, or higher
Extensive background in SRM performance prediction and validation
Travel required up to 25%
Ability to work in a team environment, and influence organizations that report to others
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
Ability to solve problems, lead troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Ability to develop trade studies, present results to senior management, and recommend Courses of Action (COAs)
Self-starter who can drive technical decisions
Preferred
Significant professional experience with established solid rocket motor supplier (e.g. Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems, Aerojet Rocketdyne, etc.)
Bachelors or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field
Active US DoD Security Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
Requirements definition, and system architecture experience preferred
Liquid propulsion or hypersonics experience
Supplier management experience
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
John Greene
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Northrop Grumman Corporation
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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