Propulsion Systems Subject Matter Expert

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

The Mechanical and Energetics Department has an opportunity for an experienced Engineer Propulsion – Level 6 : Propulsion Systems Subject Matter Expert located in Chandler, AZ.

Essential Functions

The Subject Matter Expert for Propulsion Systems will play a key role in support of advanced programs development, and production efforts across the Launch Systems product line. Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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
  
  

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Basic Qualifications

• 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
  
  

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Preferred Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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.