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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 Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Promontory, UT or Magna, UT. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry. 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 and Program Liaison for material issues • Identify opportunities and drive common materials initiatives • Lead and manage material obsolescence challenges • Manger Common engineering change process • Coordinate and support material compliance • Train, mentor and support engineers with M&P responsibilities • Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree (STEM) with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD (STEM) with 10 years of professional experience. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance • Strong understanding of materials and processes used in a highly regulated environment. • Excellent people and technical project management skills • Experience in conducting material 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.) • Strong understanding of materials and processes used in solid rocket motor design, manufacture, and test • Experience with material obsolescence and qualification • 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: northropgrumman.com Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 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 northropgrumman.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.
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 and Program Liaison for material issues
Identify opportunities and drive common materials initiatives
Lead and manage material obsolescence challenges
Manger Common engineering change process
Coordinate and support material compliance
Train, mentor and support engineers with M&P responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree (STEM) with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD (STEM) with 10 years of professional experience.

Nice-to-haves

Strong experience with and broad application of Propulsion Systems engineering systems and functions (PLM, drawings, MRB, tooling, etc.)
Strong understanding of materials and processes used in solid rocket motor design, manufacture, and test
Experience with material obsolescence and qualification
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:
Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
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.

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Paid Time Off