RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

None 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer

• Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer will our Conceptual Design and Flight Performance team. This position will be at our Propulsion Systems Division facility located in Promontory, UT with periodic assignments at our Bacchus (Magna), UT location. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for all aspects of conceptual rocket motor design, flight performance and system-level design and analysis, including
• Develop new concepts for use in marketing, proposal, and programmatic efforts that help shape the future of our business
• Present technical solutions and information to engineering organizations, internal and external customers, and to company leadership.
• Design and optimize conceptual propulsion elements and vehicles
• Perform trajectory analysis of launch vehicles, missiles, and sounding rockets
• Solve a variety of challenging, often open-ended, aerospace engineering problems
• Expected travel around 10%
• Other duties as assigned Why you?

You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience
• OR•Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience•OR•PhD with 4 years of professional experience.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Working knowledge of solid rocket motor design and performance
• Working knowledge of launch vehicles and their designs
• Proficiency in trajectory simulation of launch vehicles
• Programming language(s): Python, Matlab, C++ or other
• Demonstrated experience conducting system-level trade and sensitivity studies
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present technical information
• Proven ability to be flexible in work assignments, which may vary frequently from tasks including analysis, design, project engineering, systems engineering, etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• General computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in solid rocket motor design/analysis areas
• Ability to understand motor system (big picture) while working on individual components (details)
• Aerodynamics and/or loads & environments
• Launch vehicle CONOPS
• Active, current U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.
• Experience in optimization Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range:

$122,800.00

• $184,200.

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.