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Propulsion Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 - Dulles
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Virginia-Dulles
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Propulsion Mechanical Engineer – Level 2 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This is a Mechanical Engineering position supporting propulsion subsystem design, manufacture and test. This position requires the candidate to work independently with minimal guidance from senior lead engineers to perform general task completions, perform fluid flow analysis, sizing exercises, support trade studies, performance specification review or authoring, troubleshooting technical issues and supporting test operations. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: • Researches, plans, designs and develops products and systems such as pressure vessels, fluid controls, rocket engines, mechanisms for production, transmission, measurement, test and use of space vehicle propulsion subsystems. • Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical, fluid and/or Pneumatic systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. • Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance • Relevant course work and experience in fluid mechanics, compressible flow and/or thermodynamics of propulsion systems. • Experience with industry standard fluid/ thermal and/or mechanical analysis software, design standards and/or documentation related to propulsion system or subsystem design. • Experience with MATLAB or similar engineering tools. • Domestic travel may be required. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with designing propulsion systems or fluid systems including review of relevant analysis, manufacturing drawings, authoring test procedures or hands on pressure or hot fire engine test support. • Experience in authoring performance specifications and/or statements of work required for the procurement of propulsion system fluid components, test support contracts or other related contractual technical documentation. • Current or active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more th