Principal Engineer Manufacturing (Swing)

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In-Office
104K-155K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead test facility engineering for steam and propulsion systems: perform root-cause analysis, design and optimize systems, support propulsion and power testing, prepare technical reports and project planning, maintain procedures, and develop preventative/corrective maintenance and pre/post-test checklists. Swing shift role.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Test Facility Engineer (Swing) based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

What you’ll get to do:

  • Perform life cycle and root cause failure analysis of steam facility equipment, including boilers, cooling towers, condensers, and other high-temperature and high-pressure systems.

  • Research, plan, design, and develop new systems and operating profiles to increase test facility efficiency.

  • Perform thermal and heat transfer analysis on various test facility systems and components. -

  • Support testing of the main propulsion and power generation equipment.

  • Prepare technical reports and present to Test Facility Engineering Management.

  • Prepare proposals, statement of work, project planning, and coordinate operator/contractor work assignments.

  • Responsible for Test Facility Operational Procedures to ensure safe operations and technical accuracy.

  • Maintain and develop preventative maintenance procedures and corrective maintenance planning for the overhaul and repair of systems and components.

  • Develop and maintain program-specific Pre and Post Test checklists.

****Please note this will be a swing shift****

Basic Qualifications Principal Test Facility Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering work experience; Master’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering work experience.

  • Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

  • Proven Competency in the operation of propulsion and power plant machinery; Fluid and Thermodynamic Systems experience.

  • Project Management Acuity and MS Office competency.

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

  • U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications Principal Test Facility Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM in Mechanical Engineering.

  • Test Facility and/or Power Generation/Chemical Facility operational experience.

  • FEA modeling experience.

  • Design Software Acuity (AutoCAD, Cero, Solidworks, or equivalent).

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits, including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and minimum 5 years mechanical/electrical engineering experience; or Master's degree and minimum 3 years experience.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Proven competency in operation of propulsion and power plant machinery.
  • Fluid and thermodynamic systems experience (steam systems, boilers, cooling towers, condensers).
  • Project management skills and MS Office competency.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Willingness to work swing shift.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Test facility and/or power generation/chemical facility operational experience.
  • FEA modeling experience.
  • Design software proficiency (AutoCAD, Cero, Solidworks, or equivalent).

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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