Staff Mechanical Engineer, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman

Staff Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman focusing on fluid-thermal propulsion systems for missile applications in the TMRR phase. Leading analysis, design, test activities, and providing technical oversight to suppliers.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $161,000 - $241,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the analysis, design, and testing of fluid-thermal propulsion systems, with a strong focus on missile applications. Proficient in leading technical teams, developing verification plans, and managing propulsion-related risks and opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluid MechanicsThermodynamicsPropulsion System DesignMATLAB ProficiencyActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Fluid-Thermal AnalysisComponent-Level DesignTest Plan DevelopmentVerification and Qualification PlansModeling and Simulation

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCommunicationRisk Management

Tools & Technologies

Engineering Analysis SoftwareData Reduction Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Missile Propulsion SystemsTMRR PhaseSystem-Level IntegrationPropulsion Test Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead system and component-level analysis, design, and test of complex fluid-thermal propulsion systems for missile applications in the TMRR phase
Apply advanced engineering principles, industry standards, company standards, and customer requirements to the development of propulsion systems
Define, plan, and oversee propulsion test activities including development of test plans, procedures, and success criteria
Provide technical leadership and oversight to propulsion suppliers
Develop and maintain propulsion performance, fluid/thermal, and structural models
Lead the development and execution of verification and qualification plans for propulsion systems
Direct the research, analysis, and system-level integration of missile propulsion systems
Support propulsion flight and ground operations
Serve as a primary technical interface and spokesperson for propulsion on the program
Identify propulsion-related risks and opportunities, develop and execute mitigation plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Secret clearance
Relevant coursework and/or experience in fluid mechanics, compressible flow, and/or thermodynamics of propulsion systems
Experience with industry-standard fluid/thermal and/or mechanical analysis software, design standards, and documentation related to propulsion system or subsystem design
Proficiency with MATLAB or similar engineering tools for propulsion analysis, data reduction, and modeling; ability to clearly document and present technical results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business