Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Structural - Level 3 or Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking either a Principal or a Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position is located in Clearfield, UT.

In this position from a structural need, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and overseeing the structural integrity of buildings and other structures, ensuring they meet safety standards and regulatory codes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.  From a mechanical need you will plan, configure, and commission composites manufacturing and infrastructure equipment.  Responsibilities include gathering, reviewing, and finalizing requirements data from customers to ensure requirements are met. 

Job Summary including Duties and Responsibilities:

Structural

• Design and analyze structural systems for new construction, renovations, and repairs. 
• Determine and assess loads on structures, considering factors like gravity, wind, seismic forces, and other relevant environmental conditions. 
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IBC, ASCE, etc.)
• Prepare and document detailed structural calculations, design drawings, and technical reports. 
• Recommend appropriate structural materials based on design requirements, performance needs, and cost-effectiveness. 

Mechanical

• Write specifications and statements of work for modifying and procuring composite manufacturing and infrastructure machinery.
• Work with production customers to understand needs and document requirements.
• Provide technical support to project managers during the procurement and installation process.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to capture all technical requirements for the equipment.
• Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Consult with space planning on options for placement of equipment in the facility.
• Be a technical resource for maintenance when troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Provide project management support and cost estimating for equipment projects.
• Develop strategic replacement plans for outdated equipment to address excessive maintenance, energy efficiency and establish consistency of equipment utilized across the site.
• Oversee the equipment installation and commissioning to ensure all specification requirements are met.
• Travel to equipment suppliers, as required, to validate progress and perform checkout testing.

Additional Job Responsibilities: 

• Team with other engineering disciplines, management, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure projects are cost effective, within budget, meet the design criteria, meet schedule, and coordinate release and buy off with customers.
• Prepare Scopes of Work (SOWs) and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services.
• Inspect or direct the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, building codes, and schedules.
• Reviews and estimates design costs, including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Consult on the design new facility layouts or alterations to existing structures or construction of new structures, this will include navigating building codes and permits.
• Develop plans to orderly remove old unused equipment  to help meet evolving business needs.

This position may be filled as either a Principal or Senior Principal level, dependent on qualifications.

Basic Qualifications for Principal or a Senior Principal Structural Engineer Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM 5 years experience with facility engineering experience and , or 3 years facility engineering experience and Master Degree
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have structural design experience with concrete, wall, and beam design or experience in an industrial facilities
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and necessary Program Accesses

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal or a Senior Principal Structural Engineer Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM 8 years experience with facility engineering experience and , or 6 years facility engineering experience and Master Degree
• Must be a US citizen
• Must have structural design experience with concrete, wall, and beam design or experience in an industrial facilities
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance and necessary Program Accesses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has a current Professional Structural Engineering (PE) License
• Has current DoD Clearance (Secret level)
• Process equipment knowledge including application, implementation and interaction with other process equipment.
• Machining center, automated fiber placement, laser tracker, laser projection, autoclave and oven equipment technical knowledge.
• Have experience with material science and properties including metals, plastics, and composite structures.
• Experience with machining centers from tool and dye size machine shop to industrial size machining and cutting systems including water jets.
• Understanding of general compressed air systems, vacuum systems, water distribution system, natural gas systems, specialized gas systems and general fire suppression elements.
• Trouble shooting, MTBF, safety components and failure analysis background helpful.
• Understanding and experience with ICD705 is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Revit and AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Experience designing and commissioning composites manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supporting a Manufacturing Facility

• Strong organizational skills in managing time, projects and resources.

• Have applied knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

The 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.