Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Energetics Engineer to join our Rocket Motor Nozzle Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our facility located in Promontory, Utah.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
- Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
- Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
- Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
- Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
- Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
- Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
- Performing table top reviews
- Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
- Developing and incorporating process improvements
- Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
- Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
Skills & Qualifications
- Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
- Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Good organization and multi-tasking skills
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
- Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
- Experience with 3D modeling software
- Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials (preferred)
- Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
- Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
Basic Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 8 years’ experience /or 6 years of experience with a master's degree.
Experience leading a team or project
Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience writing electronic shop instructions
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams
Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes—rubber and composite molding processes
Skills Required
- B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related with 8 years' experience (or 6 years with a master's)
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Experience leading a team or project
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
- Experience with 3D modeling software
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and oral/written communication skills
- Experience writing shop planning
- Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials
- Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
- Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
- Experience with Aerospace standards and cross-functional implementation
- Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes and rubber/composite molding
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
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.







