Northrop Grumman Utah jobs in 2026
Utah is one of Northrop Grumman's largest state presences, centered on the Promontory facility (formerly ATK/Orbital ATK) that manufactures solid rocket motors — including the boosters for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS).
Facilities
| Location | Division | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Promontory | Defense/Space | SLS solid rocket boosters, GEM-63XL (Atlas/Vulcan), missile propulsion |
| Clearfield | Defense | Ammunition, propellant, energetics |
| Bacchus (Magna) | Defense | Propellant manufacturing, testing |
| Salt Lake City | Various | Engineering offices |
What Promontory builds
The Promontory facility is the world's largest solid rocket motor manufacturer:
- SLS solid rocket boosters — Twin 5-segment boosters for Artemis missions
- GEM-63XL — Strap-on boosters for ULA's Atlas V and Vulcan Centaur
- Minuteman III — ICBM propulsion sustainment
- Trident II D5 — Submarine-launched ballistic missile motors
- Missile defense — Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) propulsion
Salary
| Role | Utah Range |
|---|---|
| Propulsion Engineer | $80,000–$130,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $70,000–$110,000 |
| Quality Engineer | $72,000–$108,000 |
| Test Engineer | $75,000–$120,000 |
| Program Manager | $100,000–$155,000 |
Utah's cost of living (lower than CA, CO, or VA) combined with moderate salaries provides good purchasing power. The 4.65% state income tax is lower than most states with NG facilities.
The Promontory facility is about 30 miles west of Brigham City in a remote area. Most employees commute from Brigham City, Tremonton, or Logan (30-60 minutes). The surrounding area is rural — this is not a metro job.
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