2026 Associate Engineer Propulsion

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineers to join the Defense Systems Sector in Rocket Center, WV. This role is within the Weapon Systems Division, focusing on tactical propulsion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project objectives by performing design, analysis, fabrication, and/or test activities with guidance from senior engineers.
• Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine technical principles, mathematically define problems, and compute engineering characteristics consistent with specifications and requirements.
• Evaluate designs with other technical groups and make modifications.
• Document results of analysis, test, and design activities.
• Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts.
• Make suggestions and recommendations for improvements.
• Establish requirements and procedures to evaluate purchased equipment or materials.
• Provide guidance to ensure project/program assignments meet established technical objectives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Level 1 (Associate Engineer P01) Basic Qualifications

• Completing or completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in or majored in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Level 2 (Engineer P02) Basic Qualifications

• Completing or completed a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Majoring in or majored in a STEM degree.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.70/4.0 or higher.
• Coursework or experience in statics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, rocket propulsion, computer skills/programming (MATLAB, FORTRAN, Solid Modeling, Excel).
• Coursework in Leadership & teamwork.
• Coursework or experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
• Coursework or experience working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from inception through launch.

Additional Information

• This position may require a Federal Explosives License. Candidates hired will need to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to the ATF for approval.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• This requisition may be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.