Propulsion Engineer - 4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Corinne
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

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 Project 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 Project Engineer is responsible for establishment and execution of all technical aspects of Development, Qualification, and Production of advanced R&D projects. This position will manage the technical products and aspects associated with the design, engineering & manufacturing development (EMD), qualification, and the follow-on production phases. The 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. This position will work a 4/10 schedule Monday-Thursday. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Primarily working with the development of advanced projects from concept to demonstration. Develop processes to craft energetic materials using technologies from hand to automation. Provide support to other engineers for process development. Administer and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to accomplish and fulfill customer requirements and project scope. Presentation of data and recommendations to internal and external customers. Ability to Travel expectation of 5% – 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 for Project Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 6 years of professional experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Experience overseeing a team of multi-disciplinary engineers on the design, build and testing of gas generators. Experience in developing and implementing processes to disassemble and dissect various types of warheads such as missiles and/or bombs in a safe and efficient manner. Ability to correlate digital imaging testing for investigation purposes. Experience in dissection and investigations with small explosives and gas generators such as airbag inflators. Experience with upgrading technology to current methods using modern equipment for mechanical testing. Experience managing an array of diverse project schedules and keep the projects in budget and scope. Experience with developing project scope with customers and maintain that scope with limited change orders. Ability to teach technically complex topics and scenarios clearly and concisely. Preferred Project Engineer Qualifications: 10 years of industry experience. Previous experience with the design and building of unmanned aerial vehicles Previous experience with composite layups for conceptual testing. Working knowledge of structural engineering proven through design building and testing. Previous experience in mentoring and leading junior level engineers to develop their skills and abilities. 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.

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