Propulsion Engineering Manager – Level 2

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, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.     

Propulsion Systems is seeking a frontline engineering manager to lead our Aerothermal analysis team. This manager will supervise a team of thermal and CFD analysts across the Promontory and Bacchus campuses. The position can be located at either location.

This role combines people leadership and technical contribution: you will manage a team of approximately 10-12 engineers, coordinate work with program leadership, and personally contribute as a thermal or CFD analyst. The workload is split approximately 80% direct and 20% indirect.

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

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

• Lead a focused team consisting of Thermal and CFD analysts supporting all aspects of solid rocket motor design, test and fabrication.
• Plan and manage work scope: define, prioritize, and coordinate engineering tasks and schedules with Project Engineers, Program Managers, and other stakeholders across multiple programs.
• Contribute technically by performing engineering analysis and/or design tasks in your area of Aerothermal expertise.
• Drive team performance and staffing: Identify and address staffing needs for the Aerothermal group, support hiring, onboarding, and workload balancing across programs
• Develop people and capabilities: Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and feedback
• Support employee development plans, training, and competency growth
• Own technical rigor and standards: Maintain and evolve certification, design, and analysis standards for loaded motor design
• Ensure work products meet safety, performance, and quality expectations
• Integrate across disciplines: Collaborate closely with the Loaded Motor group and other engineering functions to ensure integrated loaded motor solutions
• Build strong working relationships with Project Engineers and Program Managers on assigned programs
• 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 in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in related engineering discipline with 6 years of professional experience. 
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Applicable engineering experience with thermal analysis and/or CFD analysis
• Design engineering experience with solid rocket motors, igniters, nozzles, and/or thermal protection systems.
• Demonstrated experience setting priorities and managing competing demands across multiple programs or projects

 Preferred Qualifications:     

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with finite element modeling in applicable thermal (e.g. Thermal Desktop) and CFD (e.g. Fluent) software.
• Ability to write and understand code (preferably Python or MATLAB)
• Interacting with multidisciplined teams that provide inputs and outputs to thermal and CFD analysis
• Thermal and CFD analysis experience in ablative materials, thermal protection systems, or extreme temperature and flow environments
• Experience quantifying predictive uncertainty and communicating risk
• Prior experience as a technical lead, team lead, or project lead role in a propulsion or similar high consequence environment.
• Ability to clearly present technical information in written reports and formal presentations

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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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.