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About this Sr. Principal Facilities Power Systems Electrical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Utah-Clearfield
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman leads the industry in solid rocket propulsion systems, satellite components and subsystems, lightweight space deployable and solar arrays. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of our nation's capabilities in space.

Northrop Grumman Space sector is currently seeking Sr. Principal Facilities Electrical Engineers in our Clearfield facility in Utah.

Job Summary including Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Designs power, controls, and process instrumentation per the NEC, including hazardous classified locations.
  • Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
  • Troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment.
  • Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment.
  • Integrate and specify electrical equipment for robotics, PLC’s, servo drives, instrumentation and HVAC equipment.
  • Knowledge of Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to control a variety of processes, machine tools, and robotics.  Allen-Bradley PLC and Rockwell Software experience preferred.
  • Expertise to develop electrical schematics that are logical, well-organized, and require little to no redlines
  • Expertise in designing panel layouts that minimize space and comply with the manufacturer’s specifications
  • Design, specify, and program variable frequency drives (VFD) for all types of motor control applications.
  • CNC machine knowledge and specifying.
  • Work with maintenance craftsmen to troubleshoot.
  • Project management and cost estimating.
  • Provide Detailed Project Designs in AutoCAD drawing format.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts

 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS in Engineering with an emphasis in electrical/automation.
  • 8 years minimum or 6 with a Master's degree in industrial facility electrical design experience.
  • Industrial power and control design experience.
  • PLC systems and design experience.
  • AutoCAD drafting ability.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security Clearance
  • Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside and work in congested areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PLC design and programming experience
  • Aerospace MFG experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $142,000.00

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.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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