Principal / Sr. Principal Propulsion Performance Analyst Engineer

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.

Northrop Grumman is in need of a Principal or Sr. Principal Propulsion Performance Analyst Engineer to work at its Elkton, Maryland location.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct performance analyses in support of solid rocket motor propulsion system design and verification activities.
  • Independently develop methodology and mathematical models to match the physics of the system under evaluation including proper analysis methods/tools, proper boundary conditions, and appropriate material properties
  • Interpret analytical results and develop recommendations pertinent to system improvement.
  • Provide subject matter expertise support in specific aspects of solid performance analysis
  • Provide technical assessments of test hardware and test data including validation of analysis
• Provide technical mentorship and assistance to less experienced staff
• Take on technical and project leadership in improvement and product teams
• Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of each system component.
• Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and specific customer technical points of contact.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations of work product to both internal and external customers.

This position can be hired to either the Principal (level 3) position or the Sr. Principal (level 4) position.  Level to be offered depends upon demonstrated experience, education, and competency.

Basic Qualifications for Principal (level 3):

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus five years of related experience or a Master’s Degree in STEM and two or more years of experience.  Preference given for degrees in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Knowledge of system modeling tools such as, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalents.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Position will occasionally require travel to meet with various customers, in both government and industry, and to interface with suppliers.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal (level 4):

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus nine years of related experience or a Master’s Degree in STEM and seven or more years of experience.  Preference given for degrees in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Knowledge of system modeling tools such as, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalents.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Position will occasionally require travel to meet with various customers, in both government and industry, and to interface with suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Current Active Security Clearance
• Prior experience in solid rocket motor design and analysis
• Experience using NX solid modeling software, Solid Performance Program (SPP)

Salary Range: $99,800 USD - $149,800 USD

Salary Range 2: $123,800 USD - $185,800 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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.