Sr. Principal Engineer Systems

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.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is searching for an Sr. Principal Engineer Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our team supports operational and business improvement across 1800 employees located in Utah, Ohio, California and Mississippi. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT.

Responsibilities:

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

• The candidate will serve as a Sr. Principal Engineer Systems and function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
• The candidate should possess strong technical problem solving, written and verbal communication skills, perform technical assessments and participate in CCB (Change Control Board) and data review activities.
• The candidate is expected to regularly interface with operations, program management, engineering staff and external customers.
• The candidate should be willing to occasionally work during odd hours (nights/weekends) and occasionally longer than normal (>40 hrs/wk) to meet deadlines.
• The candidate should possess a strong resolve to drive tasks to completion autonomously.
• Provides data for and assists in risk management (identifies potential risks).
• Prepares and presents materials for program major milestone meetings.
• Be well versed in specification compliance, statement of work, contractual requirements Supplier Quality Assessment Review and program compliance
• Responsible for failure investigations, Customer/DCMA CARs, escapements, and data analytics to drive corrective actions

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree plus 9 years of related experience; Masters’ degree plus 7 years of related experience; or a PhD plus 4 years of related experience
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and special program access
• Ability to travel (10%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline plus 9 years of related experience; Masters’ degree in a STEM discipline plus 7 years of related experience; or a PhD plus 4 years of related experience
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance last investigated within 5 1/2 years
• Technical composite structural knowledge
• Entire-product-lifecycle Systems Engineering
• In-depth knowledge of composite specifications
• Comprehensive understanding of technical requirements for composites and the dynamic properties of composites

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees

Salary Range: $112,000 USD - $168,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.