Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer - 4
$122,800–$184,200 year
On-siteCorinne, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Engineering Product Owner (EPO) role for the Sentinel program's loaded motor design element, serving as the design authority and technical owner for the Solid Rocket Loaded Motor Design and Analysis team. Integrate with development teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test to certify design solutions meeting technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Direct a team of analysts and design engineers while creating engineering drawings, CAD models, test plans, and specifications. Provide Material Review Board (MRB) support, including final dispositions, root cause identification, corrective actions, and risk assessments. Resolve anomalies and support on-floor production to ensure work products meet safety, performance, and quality standards. Work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8 years of professional experience
- Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6 years of professional experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Engineering analysis experience (preferably structural and/or ballistic)
- Design engineering experience with solid rocket motors, preferably with Loaded Motor products
- Demonstrated experience setting priorities and managing competing demands across multiple programs or projects
- Strong communication skills for both formal and informal settings
- Must be able to work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
- Must be able to travel 10% of the time
- U.S. Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience creating and revising engineering drawings, specifications, plans, reports
- MRB (Material Review Board) support and closure
- Analysis experience in structural PLI and/or ballistics
- Working understanding of materials used in liner, barrier, and propellant systems at NG Propulsion Systems
- Prior experience in technical lead, team lead, or project lead role in a propulsion or similar high consequence environment
- Loaded Motor product design and production support
- Ability to clearly present technical information in written reports and formal presentations
- Previous experience at Northrop Grumman
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