RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing – Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.  

   

As a Test Systems Engineer (Sr. Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing) on the Test Systems Engineering Team, works with senior engineers to maintain and/or develop control systems in support of environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes for aerospace components including; rocket motors, rocket motor initiation systems, ordnance devices, and illuminating devices.

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Candidate for this position will be part of a team that is responsible for designing, documenting and overseeing the build, installation and checkout process for test support equipment.

• Candidate will work with Test Engineering and Operations to document ground test equipment electrical and mechanical designs, test setups, and bay configurations.

• Test engineers must have a willingness to learn how to manage complex test projects and be non-compromising with regards to safety even when working under pressure.

• Test engineers must be comfortable presenting technical data to leadership and review boards.

• Test engineers spend time in test facilities (including at offsite customers) developing solutions to a variety of complex testing challenges. 

• Successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating the UIE drawings database in TRO, which includes both mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. 

• Candidate must be willing to work overtime on occasion to meet drawing deadline requirements. 

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 8+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable documentation 

• Computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications 

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with NX CAD systems, AutoCAD, P-CAD, and Altium 

• Experience with Siemens EPLM database, Teamcenter, and life cycle management  

• Experience converting rough sketches, concepts and engineering specifications into accurate technical drawings/blueprints  

• Experience maintaining and updating CAD libraries, templates, and version control for project files  

• Experience performing detailed reviews of completed drawings for accuracy, dimensional compatibility, and adherence to drafting standards  

• Working knowledge of electrical design concepts, including military and industry standards for mechanical and electromechanical parts and assemblies 

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.