Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

3d•$98,400 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing, to provide testing support in our Test and Research Operations Value Stream team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located at the Promontory, Utah site. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Requirements

B.S. degree in an engineering discipline. Prefer Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
Minimum 5 years applicable experience (for Level 3) or Minimum 8 years applicable experience (for Level 4).
Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply with procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to create clear and understandable planning for operators.
Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
Must be able to qualify for an Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm (ATF) “Explosives Possessor” designation.
Must be able to qualify for a Department of Defense security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting Testing Operations.
Ability to create/modify simple sketches in CAD or related software for planning sketches.
Prior experience with energetic materials.
Have a working knowledge of test instrumentation and data systems.

Responsibilities

Develop environmental, structural, dynamic, and static test processes for aerospace components including; rocket motors, rocket motor initiation systems, ordnance devices, and illuminating devices using customer specifications, engineering drawings, test plans and other documentation as applicable.
Focus mainly on the mechanical aspect of testing. The ability to define and understand tooling, handling, and operational needs for testing is critical.
Test preparation process includes: review of requirements, development and coordination of safety protocols, design and integration of support equipment, and documenting the test process.
Work closely with the Safety and Hazards Analysis departments and support cross functional teams in designing and setting up energetic test processes.
Manage complex test projects and be non-compromising with regards to safety even when working under pressure.
Present technical data to internal/external customers, suppliers, and vendors.
Spend time in test facilities (including at offsite customers) developing solutions to a variety of complex testing challenges.
Other duties as assigned