Principal Engineer Manufacturing (Grave Shift)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based out of Sunnyvale, CA. - This role will be on the Swing/Grave shift.What you will 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 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 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 overhaul and repair of systems and components.
• Develop and maintain program specific Pre and Post Test checklists.Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering and/or nuclear experience; OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering and/or nuclear experience.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Experience with the operation of propulsion and power plant machinery.
  • Fluid and Thermodynamic Systems experience.
  • Project Management Acuity experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • US Citizenship required.Preferred Qualifications:
    • 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) experience.
    • Active DoD Secret Clearance.Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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 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.

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