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Northrop Grumman Corporation

$166K - $250K/yr

This group delivers endtoend technical expertise across Ballistic Engineering, Analysis Engineering, System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Design Modeling. The incumbent will drive technical ...

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Kittyhawktech

Senior T&E Engineer

Virginia, MN · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Surface Navy Combat Systems, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, or US Navy missile systems ... Experience coordinating engineering efforts with OPTEVFOR and DOT&E Desired Qualifications:

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$89K - $134K/yr

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures ... The process engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$89K - $134K/yr

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures ... The process engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design requirements.

Northrop Grumman Corporation

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures ... HA engineer works closely with Safety, Process, Tooling, and Design engineers and Operations to ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$72K - $108K/yr

The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures ... The Manufacturing engineer develops and oversees manufacturing processes based on design ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$122K - $184K/yr

This position is for an Electrical Engineer with broad interests whose expertise can be applied to ... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$122K - $184K/yr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... Basic Qualifications for Electromechanical Engineer level 3: * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$79K - $118K/yr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... This position is for an Electrical Engineer with broad interests whose expertise can be applied to ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$53K - $89K/yr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings * Performs ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$48K - $80K/yr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings * Performs ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$53K - $89K/yr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings * Performs ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$48K - $80K/yr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... Follows engineering documentation requirements including specifications and drawings * Performs ...

The Kinetic Group

International Sales Director

Anoka, MN · On-site

$157.20 - $235.70/hr

Team management* External and internal ballistics, wound ballistics presentations* Bullet ... We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

$34.62/hr

... Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its ... Work with Supervision, Engineering and/or Mission Assurance personnel to improve safety, quality ...

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What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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Manager Propulsion Engineering 3

Northrop Grumman Corporation

On-site

$166K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 364 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 544 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 is seeking Manager 3 of Propulsion Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a highly qualified candidate with outstanding technical and leadership skills to support the Tactical Propulsion Engineering Department at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory in Rocket Center, WV. Propulsion Engineering Manager 3 provides strategic and daytoday leadership for the Propulsion Engineering Service Group. This group delivers endtoend technical expertise across Ballistic Engineering, Analysis Engineering, System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Design Modeling. The incumbent will drive technical excellence, ensure alignment with program objectives, and foster an innovative, safetyfocused culture that delivers highperformance propulsion solutions on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Functional Management
    • Directly supervise functional managers and oversee ~80 engineers/technicians.
    • Mentor, coach, and develop staff; conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
    • Champion a collaborative, inclusive environment that emphasizes continuous improvement.
    • Enforce adherence to safety regulations, export control requirements, and applicable aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001)
    • Develop and manage the annual budget for the service group (personnel, tools, external services).
    • Allocate staffing and equipment to meet project milestones; track cost performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Technical Oversite
    • Set technical direction and priorities for all five subdomains (Ballistic, Analysis, System, Test, Design Modeling).
    • Ensure rigorous application of engineering standards, verification & validation (V&V) processes, and configuration management.
    • Review critical design documents, test plans, and analysis reports; approve key technical deliverables.
    • Serve as a voting member on design and testing engineering review boards.
    • Publish and disseminate lessons learned, best practices, and technical papers within the enterprise
    • Lead initiatives on advanced modeling tools, highfidelity simulations, and datadriven test methodologies
  • Program Integration
    • Provide accurate technical status, risk assessments, and resource forecasts for senior leadership.
    • Coordinate crossfunctional interfaces to resolve technical risks.
    • Partner with Program Management to translate mission requirements into propulsion system architectures.
    • Present technical briefings to customers, government agencies, and partner organizations

Basic Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 15 years of solid propulsion engineering experience, with minimum 5 years in a supervisory/leadership role
  • Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of ballistics, fluid/thermal analysis, system integration, test planning, and design modeling tools.
  • Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and influence senior stakeholders
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time for customer site visits, testing, conferences, and onsite reviews.
  • Security Clearance: Minimum Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum 18 years of solid propulsion engineering experience, with minimum 8 years in a supervisory/leadership role
  • Prior involvement in technology transition from R&D to production.
Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00The 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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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