Northrop Grumman is seeking a Rocket Propulsion Test Site Lead for its Thermal, Propulsion & Cryocooler Systems Department at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The role involves overseeing the testing of liquid-rocket-engine flight hardware, ensuring safety and operational readiness while leading a team of engineers
Job Summary
As a Rocket Propulsion Test Site Lead (M2) for the Thermal, Propulsion & Cryocooler Systems (TPCS) Department in Edwards Air Force Base, CA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The role’s core responsibility is to ensure the safety of personnel and test activities while meeting mission and engineering objectives.
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.
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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Rocket Propulsion Test Site Lead for its Thermal, Propulsion & Cryocooler Systems Department at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The role involves overseeing the testing of liquid-rocket-engine flight hardware, ensuring safety and operational readiness while leading a team of engineers.
Salary
$161,100.00 - $241,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays, PTO
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Rocket engine flight hardware testing
Site operations and testing
Safety of personnel and test activities
Interface with base personnel
Develop and maintain safety operating procedures
Work with a respirator and Level B PPE
Nice-to-have
Pioneering spirit and bold new ideas
Intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity
Cross-program collaboration and community
Continuous professional growth
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree STEM + 8 years experience
Master’s degree STEM + 6 years experience
Experience leading testing fluid system hardware
Experience writing test procedures
Experience with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance