Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems is currently seeking an Associate Engineer to support our Operations Engineering team at our Bacchus, Clearfield or Promontory, Utah Plant. Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Developing and improving manufacturing processes
• Live operations, to include propellant ingredient handling, AP grinding, premixing, mixing, propellant formulation and/or AP synthesis, crystallization, drying, and blending.
• Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
• Performing table top reviews
• Using SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification, and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Education/Certifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with no experience. Preferred Skills & Qualifications
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interpreting blue prints and specifications
• Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
• Experience working with energetic materials and processes (preferred)
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Process Controls (SPC)

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. UTSpace