Facilities Engineer – Space Systems Reliability

Northrop Grumman; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Facilities Engineer or Facilities Engineer for its Space sector in Commerce, CA. The role supports the Facilities and Maintenance team with cross-functional collaboration to improve equipment reliability and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes project planning, maintenance planning, and vendor management in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to grow and contribute to mission-critical space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Be majoring in or having majored in STEM.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Working proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and with Microsoft Office and Project products.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Must have ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 2+ years of experience in Reliability, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aerospace, Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Controls (for Facilities Engineer).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues, improve equipment reliability, and provide technical guidance.
• Perform Equipment Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and implement robust corrective and preventive actions to enhance system reliability.
• Conduct project planning, budgeting, contract management, and oversight of project execution.
• Help to ensure that the correct preventative maintenance procedures are in place and recommend all necessary spare parts to keep the plant operational on a 24/7 basis.
• Prepare presentations and reports detailing the Operational Equipment Effectiveness on all machines.
• Aid in developing standard specifications for all future equipment purchases.
• Compliance: partner with EHS on all facilities and projects to adhere to local, state, and federal health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or general contractor vendors as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Engineering drawings

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Facilities Engineer or Facilities Engineer for its Space sector in Commerce, CA. The role supports the Facilities and Maintenance team with cross-functional collaboration to improve equipment reliability and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes project planning, maintenance planning, and vendor management in a manufacturing environment, with opportunities to grow and contribute to mission-critical space systems.