Northrop Grumman

Power Systems Engineer 3/4

Northrop Grumman$98K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; Master’s preferred
  • 5+ years (level 3) or 8+ years (level 4) of industrial design experience
  • Experience in power and control systems design
  • Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Software
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical drawings

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplined project team
  • Design control systems for industrial equipment
  • Create electrical distribution plans and specify equipment
  • Oversee installation and startup processes of new systems
  • Manage complex projects from conception to completion

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
  • Paid time off and wellness resources
  • Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently recruiting for an Power Systems Engineer 2/3 to join our team at our Bacchus facility, located in Magna, Utah.

Job Summary including Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team

  • Comprehensive power system design, control systems, and machine safety experience.

  • Ability to manage large complex projects with skills in power, control and electrical industrial automation.

  • Design power and control systems for industrial process equipment used in the manufacturing of solid propulsion rocket motors, manufacturing facilities and manufacturing equipment.

  • Develop control philosophies and P&ID’s.

  • Design electrical control systems using Allen-Bradley PLC’s and Schneider SmartX controllers.

  • Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) used to control a variety of equipment, processes, machine tools, and robotics, including Allen Bradley PLC’s and Rockwell Software.

  • Design low & medium voltage power distribution systems; specify power distribution equipment, transformers and switch gear; MCC’s, power distribution panels, high resistance grounds, UPS’s and back-up generators.

  • Develop the following types of electrical drawings:  P&ID’s, one-line diagrams, schematics, panel arrangements, bill of materials, device layouts, power distribution, control distribution, loop diagrams, panel schedules, conduit layouts and grounding plans.

  • Design, specify, and program servo drives & variable frequency drives (VFD) for all types of motor control applications.

  • Design the following other types of support systems:  Fire detection and reporting systems, camera & audio surveillance systems, lightning & grounding protection systems, ethernet & fiber communications systems.

  • Oversee installation and startup of newly designed systems with both internal craft & outside contractors.

  • Oversee an electrical project from conception to completion.

  • The ability to develop drawing packages using AutoCAD.

  • Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.

  • Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment.

  • Work with maintenance craftsmen to troubleshoot issues.

  • Project management with supervision over all aspects of a project, including mechanical, civil, and other crafts, overseeing budget and schedule.

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 standard work schedule is a 9/80 or 4/10. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The 4/10 schedule allows employees to work a ten-hour day Monday through Thursday.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 3

  •    Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of industrial facility or mechanical design experience

OR 3years with a Master's

  • Industrial process equipment and facility design

  •  Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power systems

  •  Working knowledge of PLCs (including Allen-Bradley and Rockwell software)

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

  • Ability to work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces

Level 4

  •    Bachelor’s degree in STEM

  •   8 years or 4 years with Master's industrial facility mechanical design experience

  •  Industrial process equipment and facility design

  •   Experience designing low- and medium-voltage power systems

  •  Working knowledge of PLCs (including Allen-Bradley and Rockwell software)

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

  • Ability to  work in field environments, including climbing ladders, working outdoors, and in confined or congested spaces

Preferred Requirements: 

  • BS in Electrical Engineering

  • Power system design experience

  • Industrial control design experience

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • AutoCAD drafting ability

  • PLC systems and programming experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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