2026 Associate Propulsion Engineer - Chandler AZ

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies?  If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

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Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities

As a Propulsion Engineer, you will:

• Analyze, integrate, and test launch vehicle solid rocket motors

• Interface with the various internal and external program customers and suppliers to provide optimized solutions that meet the requirements of the program

• Provide technical guidance and insight of solid rocket motors throughout the various design, analysis, testing, and integration efforts

• Interface with multiple disciplines to ensure propulsion engineering design standards are properly implemented

• Work within a team to meet the milestone delivery timelines

• Utilize engineering methods to evaluate design changes and/or root cause/failure investigations, particularly relating to Solid Rocket Motors

• Effectively communicate with suppliers, procurement teams, and program management

• Anticipate customer needs and seek out innovative solutions

• Originate and develop constructive ideas. 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 considering 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:

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Major in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application

• Product development

• Experience in the design, analysis, or manufacturing of solid rocket motors

• Configuration change management

• Failure Investigation Methodology

Salary Range: 

$65,800  to $98,800

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