Back to Jobs search

2026 Principal Propellant Materials and Process Engineer - Utah

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT • 2d ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Principal Propellant Materials and Process Engineer to join our team in Promontory, Clearfield, or Bacchus, Utah.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Central Propulsion Engineering business group.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of propellant process development and manufacturing, including assisting propellant casting campaigns, writing and maintaining specifications, and performing data analysis to ensure process excellence. This position requires a proactive approach, strong time management skills, and a collaborative mindset, as you will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to solve challenging problems and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Support propellant casting campaigns, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.

Author and maintain specifications, shop floor planning, and related engineering documentation.

Perform data collection, analysis, and interpretation using tools such as Excel, VBA, or Python to identify trends and improve understanding of process behavior.

Support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address manufacturing defects.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop and continuously improve propellant manufacturing processes.

Troubleshoot and resolve challenges related to processing, tooling, and facilities, and implement effective solutions.

Participate in the design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling, equipment, and processes.

Create technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and proposals to leadership, customers, and internal teams.

Perform tabletop reviews with manufacturing operations teams to validate process plans and outcomes.

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their PhD degree from an accredited institution

Be majoring in or having majored in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using programming languages such as VBA or Python for data analysis (preferred).

Exposure to writing and updating shop floor plans or production documentation.

Knowledge of process validation and qualification practices.

Experience conducting process troubleshooting and implementing process improvements.

Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering

Similar Jobs

Senior Mechanical Engineer

WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY LLC • Ogden, UT • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to i...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Azure Cloud Administrator

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Job ID: 5508E Date Posted: April 24, 2026 We are seeking Windows Administrators to build, implement, and sustain operational capabilities within a Microsoft Azure GCC High environment. This role is focused on hands-on ad...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Electrical Engineer

ManpowerGroup • Logan, UT • 1d ago

IT & Engineering

Our client, Industry Descriptor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting innovative projects and technical development ini...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Sr Mechanical Engineer

090739830 • Ogden, UT • 3d ago

IT & Engineering

Sr Mechanical Engineer Job Locations US-UT-Ogden ID 2026-7727 Category Engineering Type Full Time Biweekly Hours 80 Location : Name Hill AFB Min USD $140,000.00/Yr. Max USD $170,000.00/Yr. Position Summary Odyssey has an...

3d ago

Go to Apply

Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer, Bioproduction (Onsite)

ThermoFisher Scientific • Logan, UT • 3d ago

IT & Engineering

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Office Job Description Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs....

3d ago

Go to Apply

Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer, Bioproduction (Onsite)

ThermoFisher Scientific • Ogden, UT • 3d ago

IT & Engineering

3d ago

Go to Apply

Staff R&D Mechanical Engineer, Bioproduction (Onsite)

ThermoFisher Scientific • Hyrum, UT • 3d ago

IT & Engineering

3d ago

Go to Apply

2026 Associate / Energetics Manufacturing Engineer - Promontory UT

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT • 4d ago

IT & Engineering

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 opportunitie...

4d ago

Go to Apply

1384-Sanitation Technician

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. • Ogden, UT • 4d ago

IT & Engineering

Employee Type: Full time Location: UT Ogden Job Type: Production Sanitation Job Posting Title: 1384-Sanitation Technician About Us: TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages,...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT • 4d ago

IT & Engineering

Job ID: 6804B Date Posted: April 21, 2026 At Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), you'll lead the structural engineering of advanced electro-optical and infrared (IR) satellite payloads supporting critical national security...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)