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Principal/Sr. Principal Propulsion & Controls Engineer - Active Secret Clearance (In Country - Nagoya Japan)

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Propulsion & Controls Engineer, located in Nagoya Japan.
This expat position will include other compensatory fringes such as Cost-of-Living Allowances, Housing Allowances, and other allowances for employment in Nagoya, Japan.
The Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team has opportunities for a motivated member to join our growing team. GPI is a new development product offering exciting opportunities and unique problem-solving challenges.
Team members work in multi discipline integrated product teams (IPTs) on a variety of electrical, mechanical, and propulsion subsystems and components on the interceptor. As part of the GPI team, you will contribute to the development of a new capability to the war fighter.
The in-country Propulsion & Controls Engineer will interface with the Chandler office and the GPI Cooperative Development partner to coordinate technical information exchange with their Engineering staff, support local supplier development effort, ensure adherence to export compliance policies, etc.
Essential Functions:

Interface with Chandler based Engineering team to support in-country activity
Provide technical support on specification compliance with input from relevant technical subject matter experts
Ensure product from local partner is adhering to contractual and technical data package requirements
Support the local partner in accomplishing engineering effort to achieve major milestones, such as: gate reviews, technical interchange meetings, test events, and product delivery
Protect NGC interests with respect to Export Compliance responsibilities
Work with Japanese Cooperative Development Partner to evaluate suppliers and assist with monitoring supplier status/progress to achieve program needs
Principal Propulsion & Controls Engineer Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience
Active in scope US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at time of application
Ability to live/work in Nagoya Japan
Japanese Language fluency
Interpersonal skills suitable to Japan Business Culture
Experience with a solid propellant rocket motor (throttleable and foxed impulse) development and qualification effort
Experience with an ordnance development and/or qualification effort
Familiarity with NAVY and other industry safety standards related to rocket motors and ordnance
Experience guiding and mentoring lower-level engineers
Knowledge of GPI system requirements - understanding of background and rationale
Understanding of Interceptor system/architecture, or similar
Export compliance familiarity
Ability to solve complex propulsion problems
Sr. Principal Propulsion & Controls Engineer Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 year of related engineering experience
Active in scope US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher at time of application
Ability to live/work in Nagoya Japan
Japanese Language fluency
Interpersonal skills suitable to Japan Business Culture
Experience with a solid propellant rocket motor (throttleable and foxed impulse) development and qualification effort
Experience with an ordnance development and/or qualification effort
Familiarity with NAVY and other industry safety standards related to rocket motors and ordnance
Experience guiding and mentoring lower-level engineers
Knowledge of GPI system requirements - understanding of background and rationale

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Understanding of Interceptor system/architecture, or similar
Export compliance familiarity
Ability to solve complex propulsion problems
Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10207614
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-12T20:16:05

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