Principal Reentry System Field Engineer – 6831*

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Reentry Systems Field Engineer. This position will be located in Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. Learn more about the GBSD program here.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Conduct installation, preparation, and check out of ICBM or SLBM reentry vehicles and payload reentry systems.

• Will support Flight and Ground Test system level testing as a Configuration Analyst for payload reentry systems.

• Providing the documentation, technical implementation, and configuration for payload reentry systems as part of a missile launch support system

• Performing reentry vehicle build up, general maintenance, test and checkout

• Supporting mass properties testing of reentry vehicles

• Performing integration of reentry vehicles as part of a payload reentry system and preparing for flight test

• Participating in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.

• The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  

• Paid Time Off  

• Health & Wellness Resources  

• Employee Discounts 

Basic Qualifications: 
- Bachelors degree waived with Associates degree in related field with 4 years ICBM or SLBM Reentry Vehicle maintenance
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or 8 years experience with an Associates degree in field related to Reentry Vehicle maintenance, nuclear weapons maintenance or related similar field.
- Must be have a DoD Secret level security clearance adjudicated in the last 5 years prior to commencement of employment 
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Works well in a team environment
- Proficiency in MS Office

- Typical Minimum Education or Experience: 6 Years with Bachelors; 4 Years with Masters

Preferred Qualifications: 
- Experience leading maintenance teams in build-up, preparation, test
- Experience in ICBM or SLBM flight test
- Test report writing and documentation experience
- A current DoD Top Secret or DoE Q security clearance, to include a Single Scope Background Investigation, a periodic reinvestigation, or an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years

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Salary Range: $86,300 USD - $129,500 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.