Sr. Principal Engineer Propulsion Motors Lead

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The Propulsion Engineering team is hiring for a Sr. Principal Engineer Propulsion Motors Lead, located in Chandler, Arizona.

Essential Functions

Senior Technical Lead for Motors will play a key role in support of Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) development and production efforts across the entire Launch Vehicle product line, including one or more of the following activities: requirements definition; initial sizing (i.e. propulsion system architecture); production support in coordination with SRM suppliers and government agencies; vehicle performance assessments (data analysis); mission support including preparation of pre-launch and post-launch products; support of anomaly/failure investigations, and presentations to upper management.

This role oversees a small team of approximately 5 engineers and interfaces directly with suppliers and customers. Subject matter expertise is a must. Schedule adherence, technical oversight, and mentoring are also key components of this position. Some travel required (10%).

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related experience.

Ability to obtain a Security clearance (SECRET or higher)Ability to work in a team environment, and lead peopleStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community.Ability to solve problems, lead troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple concurrent projects and prioritiesAbility to develop trade studies and present results to senior management

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical

Active DoD Top secret security clearance

Project management experience preferred

Requirements definition and system architecture experience preferred

Liquid propulsion or hypersonics experience is a plus

Supplier management experience a plus

Experience with solid rocket motor, SRM, rocket launch vehicle, propellant,

energetics, propulsion

Salary Range: $112,000 USD - $168,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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