Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman$98K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience, or PhD with advanced experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Minimum of one Level 3 NDT certification in Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, or Radiography
  • Willingness to obtain additional Level 3 certifications in other NDT methods
  • Vision requirement for NAS 410 certification
  • Experience with cross-training in non-destructive testing methods

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement NDT inspection processes for hazardous materials
  • Develop formal customer reports with detailed inspection data and recommendations
  • Collaborate extensively with supply chain and engineering teams
  • Ensure compliance with qualification and change management processes
  • Review engineering designs for appropriate NDT methods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Paid holidays and PTO
Full Job Description
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’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Promontory, UT.     

This position is responsible for developing and implementing unique nondestructive inspection techniques, methods, and procedures. Works with design, project and quality engineers through the development process to select and implement the best NDT method to ensure product quality at lowest cost.

In this job, you will:

  • Designs NDT inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.

  • Develop and produce formal customer reports containing recommendations, computer generated graphics, plots, tables, summaries and comparisons. Maintain & archive electronic and hard copy inspection data and reports.

  • Communicate and interact extensively with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel.

  • Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements.

  • Reviews engineering designs and drawings providing correct NDT method description for the critical defect size and type of material being inspected. 

  • Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.   

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required.

  • Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).

  • Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification

  • Cross train in other NDT methods.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.   

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required.

  • Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).

  • Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification

  • Cross train in other NDT methods.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software.

  • Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter.

  • Hands on experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma tools 

  • Background in NDT of Aerospace products. 

  • Experience investigating, performing root cause analysis, and recommending corrective measures

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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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.

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.

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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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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