2026 Associate Propulsion Engineer - Palm Beach Gardens FL / Elkton MD / Ronkonkoma NY

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Propulsion Engineers. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Elkton, MD; or Ronkonkoma, NY.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Propulsion Systems & Controls team within the Weapon Systems Division.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Performs design of structural components and functional systems

• Makes thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improving own work and/or group’s work

• Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems

• Release results as design data after review from other engineers

• Document results of design activities

This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. 

Basic qualifications for an Engineer 1 are a Bachelor’s Degree.

Basic qualifications for an Engineer 2 are a Master’s Degree.

Basic Qualifications: 

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution by June 2026

• Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

• Current Active Security Clearance

• Experience or coursework in CAD software, NX preferred

• Experience or coursework in ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Experience or coursework in machine shop fabrication processes

• Experience or coursework in design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM)

• Experience or coursework in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)

• Ability and willingness to travel

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location.  Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Salary Ranges:

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Level 1: $69,300 - $103,900

Level 2: $83,400 - $125,200

Elkton, MD

Level 1: $72,700 - $109,100

Level 2: $87,600 - $131,400

Ronkonkoma, NY

Level 1: $76,200 - $114,400

Level 2: $91,800 - $137,600

Campusjobs

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $103,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

The 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.