Principal Engineer Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 103,600 - 155,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Test Facility Engineer (Swing-shift) in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on life cycle analysis of steam facility equipment and designing new test facility systems to boost efficiency.

The candidate will perform thermal analyses, support propulsion tests, and prepare technical reports for management. A bachelor’s in engineering with 5+ years experience or a master’s degree with 3+ years is required, along with potential for a government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform life cycle and root cause failure analysis of steam facility equipment.
• Research, plan, design, and develop new test facility systems to improve efficiency.
• Perform thermal and heat transfer analysis on test facility systems.
• Support testing of propulsion and power generation equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and present to Test Facility Engineering Management.
• Prepare proposals, statements of work, and coordinate operator/contractor work.

Skills

Reading drawings

Propulsion/power plant operation

Thermodynamics/Fluids

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Mechanical/Electrical)

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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-shift) 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 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.
• Experience with the operation of propulsion and power plant machinery and/or Fluid and Thermodynamic Systems experience.
• Project Management Acuity and MS Office competency.
• Ability to obtain a U.S.Government 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!

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 EO 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.