Sr. Principal Energetics Process Engineer   Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: None\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\u2019s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Energetics Process Engineer \u2013 Level 4 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.\n\nThis position is for an experienced hydraulic test engineer working on hydraulic pumps for NASA\u2019s Space Launch System flight vehicle. This will include complete refurbishment, assembly, and dynamic/static acceptance testing of aerospace hydraulic pumps. This role also involves preventative maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting potential problems to resolution of the test and production support equipment.\n\nThis position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off. As demand increases, we can strongly anticipate scheduled Friday workdays, the possibility of rotating shifts, and the need for overtime.\n\nIn this job, you will:\n\n * This position will be responsible for performing hydraulic pump testing and troubleshooting when necessary. \n\n * Generate/update electronic planning for both hardware testing and production support equipment maintenance.\n\n * Monitor and analyze hydraulic test data to ensure hydraulic characteristics fall within established specifications. Maintain meticulous records of testing results.\n\n * Disposition non-conforming material/components through Material Review Board (MRB) process.\n\n * Complete refurbishment, assembly, and dynamic/static acceptance testing of aerospace hydraulic pumps.\n\n * Other duties as assigned\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * STEM Bachelor\u2019s degree with 8 years of relevant experience \u2013 OR \u2013 STEM Master\u2019s degree with 6 years of relevant experience \u2013 OR \u2013 STEM PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields \n\n\n\n * No clearance required to start\n\n\n\n * Significant hydraulic test system experience with ability to identify root causes of failures in test benches.\n\n * Strong communication skills in terms of presentations and writing detailed technical reports.\n\n * Must have hydraulic pump experience.\n\n * Must be able to read and interpret hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical schematics.\n\n * Must be able to work overtime/weekends and/or second shift work schedule.\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * National Instruments (NI) controls and data acquisition systems\n\n * Labview\n\n * Strong background in industrial machinery\n\n * Aerospace / Defense hydraulic pump processing\n\n * MATLAB\n\n * Maximo\n\n\n\n\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:\n\nhttps://www.northropgrumman.com/space\n\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00\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