Job Description

Requisition ID: R10166039

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Elkton, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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 in need of a Principal or Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer - Controls to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

Primary Job responsibilities are:

• Responsible for coordination of efforts to modernize industrial control systems and hardware. Work with process experts to create automation specifications and develop implementation resources to meet program/process requirements. Typically PLC based Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems as well as HMIs.
• Supports the processes involved in manufacturing initiators, igniters and thrust control systems.
• Owns the manufacturing process with in depth understanding of the requirements, process, equipment, tooling & techniques as learned through in depth process analysis, participation, process observation, and communication with the cross functional team
• Coordinating (Project Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Facility & Production personnel) the design & documentation of safe & affordable manufacturing processes.
• Establish monitoring for Key Process Parameters using Statistical Process Control
• Identify opportunities for improvement of existing processes, conducting trials & verifications for improvements through a robust change process, and implementing verified changes.
• Non-Conformance investigation to determine Root cause & Corrective Action for Process related non-conformances.
• Defining requirements for new/repaired facilities equipment used in the production or products
• Assist in developing the scope of work and related estimates for proposal activity
• Supporting production personnel on the floor as required

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer – level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, preferably in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of experience or a Masters degree in STEM and 3 years of experience.
• Experience with designing and programming process automation and industrial controls, Electrical assembly experience preferred
• Experience with communications, data networks and data collection
• Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction in a changing environment.
• High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

The position will be filled dependent upon demonstrated education, experience, skills, and competency.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer – level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, preferably in Electrical Engineering and 9 years of experience or a Masters Degree in STEM and 7 years of experience.
• Experience with designing and programming process automation and industrial controls, Electrical assembly experience preferred
• Experience with communications, data networks and data collection
• Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction in a changing environment.
• High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to acquire a Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Preferred Requirements for both levels:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels
• Excellent computer skills. Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600
Salary Range 2: $127,000 - $190,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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