Principal Engineer Facilities/Sr. Principal Engineer Facilities

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer to work onsite in Clearfield, UT. This role focuses on the design, maintenance, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and relevant experience, with a focus on power systems and mechanical design. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience for Level3, 8 years for Level4.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience in Aerospace or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize processes.
• Manage contractors and oversee equipment maintenance.

Skills

Power Systems

Mechanical Design

Electrical Controls

Industrial Automation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Beckhoff

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Kuka

Fanuc

Job description

Position Summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Facilities Engineer (Level3) or Senior Principal Facilities Engineer (Level4) to work onsite in Clearfield, UT. The role supports a 9/80A schedule and focuses on the design, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and operational equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to optimize processes.
• Schedule contractors and provide SOW.
• Take ownership of equipment – write PM plans and manage critical spare parts.
• Create and work on RCCA Annual E‑FMEA for assigned equipment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills in managing time, projects, and resources.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics and recommend improvements.
• Communicate effectively in a cross‑functional environment.
• Report machine downtime (RCCA) and support operations IPT.

Basic Qualifications – Level3

• Educational and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or
  • Master of Science in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience; or
  • PhD STEM with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in one of the following areas:
  • Power Systems, Power, Electrical, Electronics, Construction, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Design, Facilities, Operations, and/or Aerospace.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access.

Basic Qualifications – Level4

• Educational and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; or
  • Master of Science in STEM with 6 years of relevant experience; or
  • PhD STEM with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in one of the following areas:
  • Power Systems, Power, Electrical, Electronics, Construction, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Design, Facilities, Operations, and/or Aerospace.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high‑rate manufacturing facilities from a maintenance function.
• Experience with industrial automation equipment (robots, conveyors, machining centers, etc).
• Troubleshooting electrical controls and 24‑volt systems.
• Knowledge of Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen Bradley, Kuka, and/or Fanuc.
• Experience with VFDs and servo‑controlled systems.
• Interpretation of building and utility drawings and making required revisions.
• Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program. The position provides a 9/80 schedule and eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.

Salary Ranges

Level3: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00
Level4: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company makes hiring 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 full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.