Propulsion Engineer, Design Engineer – 2/3

Northrop Grumman

. Support the design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware, including nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeCorinne • Utah • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $147,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solid rocket motor design and analysis, including proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and finite element analysis. Capable of producing detailed engineering documentation and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Solid Rocket Motor Design3D CAD ModelingFinite Element AnalysisEngineering DocumentationProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisClassical Mechanics PrinciplesEngineering DrawingsTest PlansTest ReportsGD&TTolerance AnalysisStatisticsRocket Motor ComponentsManufacturing Support

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDetail OrientedSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Siemens NXAbaqusANSYS3D CAD SoftwareFinite Element Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government DoD Secret Security ClearanceFederal Safe Explosives Act Background Check

Industry Keywords

Aerospace DesignRocket Motor DesignNG Propulsion SystemsBonded StructuresComposite Cases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware, including nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components
Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications for rocket motor components
Participate in trade studies and facilitate design changes balancing technical performance, cost, and schedule
Develop engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, and test reports
Perform structural analysis using closed-form and finite element methods
Evaluate test data, draw conclusions, and refine models
Plan and support development, qualification, and production testing of flight hardware and test articles
Provide production and floor support, including problem solving, anomaly resolution, and disposition of non-conformances
Interact with Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test teams to ensure requirements are met
Develop and present technical content for design reviews and briefings to internal and external customers
Maintain standard design and analysis processes and improve methods and tools using test data and advanced analysis techniques
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 2 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree or PhD in a classical engineering/STEM discipline
Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 5 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience, or PhD with 1 year of professional experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Ability to pass a Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA) background check; required for Level 3 and many roles
Strong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Detail oriented while understanding the big picture
Strong problem-solving skills; self-starter and highly self-motivated
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Basic knowledge of or strong interest in solid rocket motors and their structural/propellant makeup
Experience or strong aptitude with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drawings, preferably Siemens NX
Familiarity and proficiency with finite element/structural analysis tools such as Abaqus and ANSYS
Preferred: experience with Siemens NX or equivalent CAD and/or commercial FEA software
Preferred: familiarity with statistics and statistical methods, GD&T and tolerance analysis
Preferred: experience supporting manufacturing or production
Preferred: experience with solid rocket motors
Preferred: knowledge of NG Propulsion Systems engineering drafting process
Preferred: previous fabrication or inspection experience, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience
Team-specific preferred qualifications in nozzle design, NASA SLS integration, bonded structures, cast propulsion, composite cases, or metal structures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus
Potential eligibility for annual bonuses