Chief Engineer - Propulsion Tanks - Level 5
Northrop Grumman
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Commerce, CA · $177k–$266k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
...impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Chief Engineer – Propulsion Tanks - Level 5 to join our team in Commerce, CA. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role for a technical...