Propulsion Engineering Manager 2

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Corinne, UT, USA
In-Office
139K-209K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads a team of 10–15 propulsion engineers performing solid rocket motor nozzle design and analysis for commercial and NASA programs. Manages workflow, budgets, schedules, workload, training, certifications, personnel development, and cross-functional coordination. This working manager spends at least 85% of the time on direct program work, including design products, peer reviews, production support, hardware discrepancy disposition, and technical risk assessment.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Propulsion Engineering  – Manager Level 2 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.      

The Propulsion Manager 2 will oversee a team of 10-15 engineers supporting nozzle design and analysis tasks for all commercial and NASA nozzles manufactured by propulsion systems. This position is a working manager position with most of the time being dedicated to working program direct issues.

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

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

  • Focus on work execution and personnel development

  • Serve as the focal point for workflow into their section.  The work assignments and budget will flow from the CE/PE to the S02 manager.  The S02 manager is responsible for ensuring the budget and schedule requirements are met

  • Responsible for coordination with organizations outside of D&A to ensure that the D&A support needed is provided

  • Coordinate with their program CE to set priorities within the D&A organization

  • Acting SME if necessary and time permits

  • Manager will be a working manager and will spend at least 85% of their time charging direct, split between individual contributions and peer reviews

  • Manager will be responsibility for the development of all employee within their team

  • Manager will be responsible for managing the workload and flowing priorities for each employee.  The S02 manager oversees work efficiency.  Responsible to find work in other organizations if their employees do not have sufficient critical work to keep them busy and to bring in temporary help if needed.

  • Manager will be responsible for the overall training and development of new hires and transfers.  They will execute the plan approved by the S03 manager.  The training will be overseen in conjunction with applicable SMEs.  They will ensure that the new hire or transfer does not do any work that they are not certified without oversight.

  • Manager will keep track of the completed certification and work each new hire or transfer is allowed to do without oversight.

  • Manager is responsible for understanding and executing the vision established by the Manager 3

  • 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 (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.   

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • Demonstrated team leadership skills

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong understanding of NG D&A systems, particularly pertaining to the creation and release of design products

  • Must be knowledgeable of CM rules and practices

  • Experience producing drawings, test plans, analysis and/or reports

  • A working knowledge of the design, analysis, and production of solid rocket motor nozzles

  • Experience supporting production and dispositioning discrepant hardware

  • Understanding of nozzle failure modes and risks and experience communicating those modes and risks

  • Ability to advocate for the technically robust solution in an aggressive cost and schedule environment

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Minimum of 4 years in solid rocket motor nozzle design or analysis experience

  • Lead engineer or management experience

  • Understanding of NGC systems and a history of making them more efficient

  • Mentoring experience

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of professional experience, or master’s degree and 6 years, or PhD and 4 years
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong understanding of Northrop Grumman D&A systems, particularly design product creation and release
  • Knowledge of configuration management rules and practices
  • Experience producing drawings, test plans, analyses, or reports
  • Working knowledge of solid rocket motor nozzle design, analysis, and production
  • Experience supporting production and dispositioning discrepant hardware
  • Understanding of nozzle failure modes and risks, with experience communicating them
  • Ability to advocate for technically robust solutions in cost- and schedule-constrained environments
  • At least 4 years of solid rocket motor nozzle design or analysis experience
  • Lead engineer or management experience
  • Understanding of Northrop Grumman Corporation systems and experience improving their efficiency
  • Mentoring experience

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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