Engineer Propulsion - Salt Lake City Utah

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted On: 04/02/2026

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Associate Process Engineer to join the Rocket Motor Case Engineering team in Salt Lake City , Utah (Copper Crossing) . This is a swing shift position. Role Description & Responsibilities: Provide support of manufacturing personnel for a variety of manufacturing processes Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for assigned products/processes Coordinates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues Coordinates with production on day to day activities. Assists in the resolution of processing issues Evaluate and aid in the disposition of discrepant hardware Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency Analyze processing data to highlight trends and implement corrective actions Maintains manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM) As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications: B.S. degree in STEM : Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree; 2 years of experience or 0 years with Master's degree Knowledge of Statistical Process Control Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with aerospace specifications and drawings, both hard copy and model-based Experience with insulation/rubber processes Experience with materials and composite winding processes Experience with machining processes Experience with hardware installation processes Experience supporting an aerospace manufacturing process with the necessary materials, tooling, and equipment Experience authoring, modifying, and auditing manufacturing procedures Knowledge of root cause / corrective action processes and techniques Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 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. More...

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