Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Level 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 leads the industry in solid rocket propulsion systems, satellite components and subsystems, lightweight space deployments and solar arrays. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of our nation's capabilities in space.

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is currently recruiting for a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Level 4) position (also known as a Facilities Mechanical Engineer) located in Promontory, Utah.

This position is fully on-site. Relocation assistance is not available.

Job Description:

• Provide engineering design as needed to support the Facilities Mechanical Engineering Department. 

• Manage projects and coordinate all procurements and installation to meet the program cost and schedule requirements for capital upgrades.

• Design mechanical piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) for chemical plant systems including boiler feed and condensate, water treatment, hydraulics, heat transfer systems, conveying systems, and air and gas systems.

• Prepare design calculations and specifications for major plant related equipment including, but not limited to heat exchangers, industrial chillers, cooling towers, boilers, condensers, pumps, piping, etc.

• Prepare mechanical engineering designs, including layout, design sketches, and conceptual design.

•  Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.

• Develop schedules, work assignments and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.

• Coordinate with other engineers and craftsman assigned to the project or a task, and reviews work progress and results

• Providing detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation

• Preparing specifications for the procurement of pumps, heat exchangers, valves, compressors, tanks, cranes, and other miscellaneous of plant equipment.

• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability and functionality.

• Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment.  Resolve equipment problems in the field through technical assistance with Maintenance Craftsmen.

Strong candidates for this position will possess:

• Desire, i.e. passion, to build and manufacture support hardware.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

• Leadership ability.

• Technical attention to detail.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of Facilities Engineering related experience

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

• Industrial mechanical design and process equipment experience

• AutoCAD drafting ability

• Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside and in congested areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Active US Government security clearance of Secret or above

• Manufacturing Design engineering

• Chemical processing

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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary 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.