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Propulsion Engineer : Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman

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Chandler, AZ · Posted November 13, 2026

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

The Energetics Engineering team in the Mechanical and Energetics Department is hiring for a Propulsion Engineer : Level 2/3 located in Chandler, Arizona.

Essential Functions:

Perform analysis, design, and test of one or more moderately complex ordnance, pneumatics, and motor components

Analyze requirements for materials, structural components, or functional systems

Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs, and requirements of other portions of the product

Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts, evaluate completed design with other technical groups, and make modification necessary to achieve the most ideal design

Develop component drawings and specifications to procure, test and validate components for flight in accordance with engineering design standards

Interface with the various internal, and external program customers and suppliers to provide optimized solutions from the various constraining parameters ensuring engineering requirements are met and component procurements meet program needs

Perform complex engineering design, development and analysis of propulsion components and systems

Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs

Anticipate customer needs and find innovative ways to provide for those needs

Originate and develop constructive ideas to consistently look for ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve outcomes

Identify options to solve problems and find the optimal solution by consider cost, technical and schedule impacts

Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience

Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Security clearance

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to large customer community

Ability to solve problems, lead troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities

Ability to travel 10%

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience

Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Security clearance

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to large customer community

Ability to solve problems, lead troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities

Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Product development experience

Ordnance, pneumatic, or motor testing experience

Configuration change management experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.