Propellant Manager 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Propellant Manager 3 to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory UT.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

Role Description and Responsibilities:

• Individual will manage team of propellant developers and aging and surveillance experts with expertise in chemistry, material science, physics, mechanical and/or chemical engineering directed to support propellant, liner and insulation needs of various programs.

• Facilitate research activities directed towards new propellants outside of traditional product lines.

• Management activities will include coordination and monitoring of employees’ workloads, employee development, employee hiring, coordination with outside organizations, maintaining overhead budgets, and developing and executing department initiatives.

• Work activities will also include individual technical efforts as required to meet budget and schedule constraints.

• Excellent listening and people management skills.

• Strong ability to provide timely feedback, develop others, coach and mentor.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to facilitate and coordinate work across organizations.

• Basic computer skills and program knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.). 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Minimum of a BS in a classical Engineering disciple or related closely field required

• BS degree with 8 years’ experience, or MS degree with 6 years’ experience

Required Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years in energetic product design and/or manufacture experience.

• 5 years or greater experience in applying expertise to support materials application for energetic system applications and related assets needs.

• Supervisory: Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of formal or informal supervisory/ management/ team management/ leadership experience.

• Strong understanding of propellant formulation and PLI systems for energetic and/or solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture.

• Experience writing proposals, detailed test plans and data reports.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory: Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of formal or informal supervisory/ management/ team management/ leadership experience.

• Extensive understanding of propellant formulation and PLI systems for energetic and/or solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture.

• Extensive understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (CM, drawings, MRB, SPC, tooling, facilities, etc.)

• Experience in managing projects or programs using Propulsion Systems tools.

• Experience in generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage