Staff Project Propulsion Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Corinne
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Corinne, UT, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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's Space Systems - Propulsions Division is currently seeking an experienced Staff Project Propulsion Engineer to provide Stage 1 and Stage 2 Rocket Motor Assembly (RMA) Team leadership for the Sentinel team in our Promontory, UT offices.Role description & Responsibilities:The Project Engineer is responsible for establishment and execution of all technical aspects of Development, Qualification, and Production of the Stage One (S1) and Stage Two (S2) rocket motor assembly. This position will manage the technical products and aspects associated with the RMA throughout the design, engineering & manufacturing development (EMD), and production phases. Project Engineer may also be responsible for the scale up of products, processes, tooling, and facilities for low rate and high rate production. Fast paced development programs offer the potential for the Project Engineer to work with a variety of resources/teams/divisions and witness the entirety of the programs engineering lifecycle.Job Duties:Develop program execution plansDesign authority for the S1 and S2 RMA designsSupports production operationsDevelopment, coordination and allocation of requirementsAssemble and develop efficient cross functional teams to execute plansIdentify design concepts and mature into design solutions that meet the customer needsDevelop MS Project based master schedules, integrated logic flows, work breakdown, and assist in program cost estimatesCoordination and implementation of design and analysis activitiesDevelopment of test plans and coordination of testing with test engineersIdentification of risks/mitigations and tracking to closure in Risk TrackerCoordination and Conducting ReviewsLead problem and failure investigationsWrite technical reportsPresentations - internal and externalAbility to Travel expectation of 5% - 10%Experience Requirements: Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of Project Leadership experience.Candidate must have demonstrated ability to:Plan and execute complex, fast paced projectsCommunicate technically complex topics and scenarios clearly and conciselyBuild relationships necessary to function efficient teamsBe capable of actively and efficiently working multiple projectsHave the ability to get work done through othersAbility to obtain a Security ClearanceExperience Preferred:Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in solid rocket motor design and manufacture experience.Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufactureDemonstrated experience with problem solving, problem investigation teams and critical decision making skillsStrong understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)Demonstrated experience in generating technical solutions in the absence of complete customer requirementsManagement of engineering scope as it pertains to budgeting and participation in EAC reviewsStrong verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentationsDemonstrated team leadership skills - leader of significant technical projects or investigations and management of multiple program tasks to schedule and budget Experience with the proposal processKnowledge and experience in System Engineering tools and disciplinesKnowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturabilityAbility to perform solid modeling using NXEducation/CertificationsBS degree in Engineering required14 Years with BS; 12 Years with Masters; 9 Years with PhDAbility to work with energetic materials as a U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and explosives; "Employee Possessor" - requiredUS Citizenship - requiredSalary Range: $139,000 USD - $208,600 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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