Principal Engineer Manufacturing (Swing)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Test Facility Engineer (Swing) based out of Sunnyvale, CA.\n\nWhat you\u2019ll get to do: \n\n * 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.\n\n * Research, plan, design, and develop new systems and operating profiles to increase test facility efficiency.\n\n * Perform thermal and heat transfer analysis on various test facility systems and components. -\n\n * Support testing of the main propulsion and power generation equipment.\n\n * Prepare technical reports and present to Test Facility Engineering Management.\n\n * Prepare proposals, statement of work, project planning, and coordinate operator/contractor work assignments.\n\n * Responsible for Test Facility Operational Procedures to ensure safe operations and technical accuracy.\n\n * Maintain and develop preventative maintenance procedures and corrective maintenance planning for the overhaul and repair of systems and components.\n\n * Develop and maintain program-specific Pre and Post Test checklists.\n\n\n\n\n****Please note this will be a swing shift****\n\nBasic Qualifications Principal Test Facility Engineer:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering work experience; Master\u2019s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering work experience.\n\n * Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.\n\n * Proven Competency in the operation of propulsion and power plant machinery; Fluid and Thermodynamic Systems experience.\n\n * Project Management Acuity and MS Office competency.\n\n * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.\n\n * U.S. citizenship required \n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications Principal Test Facility Engineer:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in STEM in Mechanical Engineering.\n\n * Test Facility and/or Power Generation/Chemical Facility operational experience.\n\n * FEA modeling experience.\n\n * Design Software Acuity (AutoCAD, Cero, Solidworks, or equivalent).\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You: \nNorthrop 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. \n\n\nYour 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!\n\n#MPR \n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n