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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Propulsion Engineer – Level 5 your role at Promontory, UT will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Chief Engineer/Principal Investigator for its SMART development rocket motor program. This individual will lead a diverse team in evaluating, maturing and demonstrating key SRM design, material and processing technologies in an annual rocket motor test.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Technical Lead for fast-paced development of a new solid rocket motors (SRMs) annually ( see https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/smart-demo)
• Work with business development to identify and advertise SRM configurations aligned with industry needs and opportunities
• Drive technology demonstration toward onboarding to new and existing SRM programs to enhance Propulsion Systems business opportunities
• Implement an innovative vision via regular communication with the project leadership team, other Principal Investigators, functional teams, and Executive Leadership
• Coordinate technology advancement with technology leaders across NG SRM business units
• 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 a classical Engineering disciple or related closely field required with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor design, manufacture, and test
• Excellent people and technical project management skills
• Experience in conducting architectural and component-level trade studies
• Strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate, coordinate and lead work across Propulsion Systems’ functions and disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain resilient while overcoming challenges
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with and broad application of Propulsion Systems engineering systems and functions (PLM, drawings, MRB, tooling, etc.)
• 5+ years’ experience SRM-related project planning and execution
• Experience presenting to senior leadership
• Experience generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope, and managing costs to an established budget

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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.