(DoD SkillBridge) Principle/Sr Principal Engineer Facilities (Project Manager)

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.

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• Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
• 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 Engineer / Senior Principal Engineer through the Skillbridge program. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and will support the Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD).

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

What you’ll get to do: 

In this role you will lead the management and execution of facilities projects that support sustaining infrastructure and new program facilitation requirements to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the reconfiguration, alteration, maintenance, modernization, or construction of buildings and/or structures. 
• Obtain requirements related to: infrastructure, sustainability efforts, cleanrooms, manufacturing floors, or construction feasibility assessments. While adhering to company and/or government specifications.
• Coordinate with architectural/engineering firms to design criteria and prepare both layout and detail drawings.
• Develop Scopes of Work for the procurement of design and construction services.
• Review and estimate costs of equipment, installation, labor, materials, construction, and other related costs.
• Actively manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously.
• Inspect construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Forecast and report on project status, including key project metrics for Safety, Cost, and Schedule.
• Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command/Army: first O5 in COC or O4 on AOC Orders) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• Principal Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of project management, construction management, or related facilities experience OR 3 years of project management, construction management, or related facilities experience with Master's Degree in STEM. 4 years of additional experience in lieu of education.
• Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 9 years of project management, construction management, or related facilities experience OR 7 years of project management, construction management, or related facilities experience with Master's Degree in STEM. 7 years of additional experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with management of design contracts and design reviews.
• Experience with management of construction and commissioning of SCIFs.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Project
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience in developing project statements of work and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Knowledge of facilities project management
• Must have an Active DoD Secret or Top Secret/SSBI clearance or SCI access.

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• Experience with 3D design / 2D drawing CAD
• Experience with the design and construction of cleanrooms
• Experience with the design and construction of classified facilities
• Experience with fire and security alarms and systems and remote monitoring
• Experience with energy management systems
• Experience with electrical systems and high-voltage electricity/substations
• Experience with reliability engineering
• Construction management experience
• Familiar with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

- The preferred candidate will have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Dept of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 5 years OR SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Dept of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years

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 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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. 

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Salary Range: $95,000 USD - $142,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $117,700 USD - $176,500 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.