Sr. Propulsion Engineer 4 (Project Engineer)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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. Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Sr. Propulsion Engineer 4 (Project Engineer) to join our Minuteman III Propulsion Sustainment team. This position will be at our Propulsion Systems Division facility located at Hill AFB, 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 missile defense industry. Roles and Responsibilities: This position involves all aspects of sustaining the Minuteman III ICBM propulsion systems from depot level maintenance to static and flight. This Project Engineer position works within a team alongside Air Force to plan and execute several ordnance repair lines and aging surveillance testing at the system and component level. The position may also involve the support and analysis of component level tests, motor static tests, and missile flight tests; the evaluation and planning of methods of approach to integrate new products, technologies, or materials into existing systems; to investigate hardware / test anomalies, determine root cause, and provide recommended countermeasures to the Air Force customer. Will require work at Promontory and Bacchus. Job Duties: * Serve as Engineering Lead for the NG MMIII ordnance repair line team * Act as a technical focal point for the customer ensuring customer satisfaction with ordnance repair efforts including participation in NG, customer and government review boards * Provide input to and participation in Air Force customer escalation briefings up to the AF Minuteman Chief Engineer * Work on problem solving and failure investigations of design and repair issues * Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations * Work closely with the Program Manager to manage technical execution of the ordnance repair programs * Manage cost and schedule for the technical effort on the ordnance repair programs * Work with Propulsion Systems functional management to assure proper technical support * Drive technical excellence into the repair line team (by upholding technical standards for project, managing technical risks, supporting cost goals, and ensuring requirements compliance) * Provide other support for the MMIII Propulsion sustainment effort as requested by the Chief Engineer This requisition to be filled at a Senior Principal Level. Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer Basic Qualifications: * Bachelors in Science or related field required with 8 Years of applicable experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD * 5+ yrs experience in solid rocket motor or ordnance component design, analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, or systems engineering * Strong analytical problem-solving skills, and ability to deal with ambiguity * Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information at all organizational levels both internal and with...