Principal Engineer

Sr. Principal Propulsion EngineerAt 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 currently seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to join our team at our Elkton, Maryland location to support the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit.Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform mechanical design of moderately complex advanced propulsion components and functional systems with limited supervisionApply theoretical knowledge, engineering techniques, and test data to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assembliesDevelop original ideas on preliminary design concepts with other technical groups and make modifications necessary to optimize designsEstablish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systemsDetermine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution, communicate milestones and need dates to program leadsDocument results of design activities and release results after review from other engineersMake recommendations for improving own work and/or group's workSupport test program under project team direction for design, fabrication, integration, and verificationSupport generation and execution of presentation materials for various reviews required throughout the design processWork with procurement to ensure hardware and expendables are delivered to enable project executionBasic Qualifications:Requires Bachelors in Engineering and years of experience or Master's Degree in Engineering and 6 years of experience or a PhD and 4 years of experienceAbility to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisiteAbility and willingness to travelPreferred QualificationsAbility to lead a multi-disciplinary team through various efforts required to design, fabricate and install multiple subsystemsExperience with solid propellant propulsion systemsCurrent active Security ClearanceProficiency with Siemens NXProficiency with Siemens Teamcenter United ArchitectureAbility to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Knowledgeable in systems engineering approach to ensure program requirements are metExperience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) maintaining budgetary and schedule compliance, while ensuring technical qualityFamiliar with proactive risk management techniques, such as risk registers and failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA)Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.