Principal Engineer System Safety 3/4

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Job Summary
 

Northrop Grumman Defense System Sector is currently seeking a Principal Hazards Analysis Engineer to join our team in Rocket Center, WV, just outside of Cumberland, MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL has supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.
 

Position Summary:
 

• Hazards Analysis (HA) engineers perform hazards analysis studies for NGIS processes and products involving energetic, combustible, and flammable ingredients, propellants, and materials.
• These studies identify risk and establish safeguards to prevent ignition, injury, or damage, and define necessary actions to negate the hazard or reduce risk to acceptable levels.
• HA engineer works closely with Safety, Process, Tooling, and Design engineers and Operations to complete analysis effort.
  Performs complex process safety and/or hazards analysis engineering assignments in support of the development, testing and production of highly hazardous materials.
• Often functions in a consulting role or has HA project leadership role in important design, development, and manufacturing projects.
• Primary role is to apply a physics-based approach to risk identification and mitigation requiring considerable technical experience and ability.
• Prepares/supports Quantity/Distance analyses, concept, design and process hazards analyses, technical analyses in response to contract data item requirements, end item safety analyses, safety assessment reports, ground operations and support hazards analyses, engineering change proposals, provides technical basis for safety waivers and regulatory interpretations, deviations and explosives hazard classifications.
• Supports and defends critical review of the analysis effort in all review forums up to and including executive leadership.
• Will develop a working knowledge of MIL-STD 882, DoD 4145.26M, DoD 6055.9, OSHA and NFPA regulations.
   

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
 

• For a Level 3 a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience with at least two years in a manufacturing environment or support role preferably in a technical operations, manufacturing, or process engineering capacity.
• For a Level 4 a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering with 9 years of experience with at least two years in a manufacturing environment or support role preferably in a technical operations, manufacturing, or process engineering capacity.
• Must have strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities. Well-organized, works effectively with little to no supervision, maintains attention to detail and deals effectively with ambiguity. Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal). You must be able to prepare and deliver briefings of technical information, with clarity, to all levels of management and customer personnel.
• Or equivalent experience in a scientific/analytical laboratory setting
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability
• Knowledge of computer aided design software
• Microsoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Able to obtain a Secret security clearance (US Citizenship is required)
• Successful candidates will be Action Oriented, Resourceful, Tech Savvy, and will be able to Communicate Effectively and possess Situational Adaptability
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
   
• Master’s degree in engineering, safety or physics.
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD 882, DOD 4145.26M, DoD 6055.9, OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Experience working with energetics and energetic processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Working knowledge of ladder logic and control system applications
• Understanding of design costs and schedules
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing existing tools
• Willingness to work off-hours to support program needs, when needed
• Experience in electrical and control systems design
• Ability to maintain and update control and electrical drawings
• Ability to design electrical power layout for new equipment
• Ability to interface with equipment vendors and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Schneider Electric control software
• Ability to develop and maintain PLC source code for assembly machines and chemical processes
   

What to Expect:
 

If you are a dynamic and motivated professional, Northrop Grumman is the company that will help further your experience and career growth. We offer highly competitive salaries, an array of benefits to give you the support you need, and the opportunity to connect with coworkers in an environment that is professional, creative and flexible. Join our team and Work On What Matters.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $101,600 USD - $152,400 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.