R10177805 – OT Systems Engineer – Danny Hopes

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal OT Systems Engineer to join our team.  This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Process Engineering team at our facility located in Bacchus/Magna Utah.

Position Summary: 

This position will support Propulsion Systems (PS) business unit with locations in Magna, Salt Lake, Clearfield and Promontory working in the Process Engineering group with responsibilities in network integration with process control systems on an OT network. This job supports Rocket Motor manufacturing processes at all locations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing the strategic integration of OT systems for PS 24/7 operations.

• Review current and new OT systems operation, design, and uplift services for interoperability on modernized networks

• Mapping current OT operations to modern solutions, leveraging BU investments in Software Defined Networks on new expanded plant central software agreements (Rockwell, etc.)

• Design resilient, highly available Controls systems, manage, upgrade, secure, and maintain OT systems and hardware

• Work closely with PM stakeholders, Controls, SCADA, Facilities, and Enterprise IT, Infosec and Cybersecurity teams on recurring and non-recurring OT financial investments to evaluate, propose, select, and develop improvements in service

• Troubleshoot OT systems operations with Enterprise IT, Network, and Facilities/Process Controls engineering team.

• Assists in any OS, database, or application patching and upgrades, as needed.

• Follows the methodology and process for change control, application support, software back up and escalation

• Strong Industrial Networking skills including general OT network connectivity and troubleshooting, Windows based PC applications, industrial networks, TCP/IP/IoT connectivity, PLCs, Cloud Connectivity, Data Analytics, SCADA, and control systems and how to effectively apply these technologies to complex manufacturing environments.

• Systems administration (Windows, Linux, VMware, virtualization, vendor provided), create and update plant architecture drawings and process flows as required.   Ability to build/image/support Windows and Linux desktops and laptops in both IT & OT environments

• Support for 24/7 manufacturing operations, outage response, and prioritization

Basic Qualifications:

This position can be filled at either a level 03 or level 04

Basic Qualifications for a level 03:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with 5 years of experience or 3 years of experience with Masters degree

• Strong desire to work on and with networked control processes

• Strong desire to support Rocket Motor Manufacturing processes

Basic Qualification for a level 04:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with 8 years of experience or 6 years of experience with Masters degree

• Strong desire to work on and with networked control processes

• Strong desire to support Rocket Motor Manufacturing processes

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience digital performance management and industrial controls platform communication applications

• Training course in Managing Industrial Networks (Cisco, Rockwell, college class, etc.)

• Experience with firewall policy configurations for Cisco and Palo Alto

• Network / Industrial Management Certifications such as

  • CCNA / CCNP / CISSP (or similar)

  • NET+ (or similar)

  • ISA (or similar) Training and/or Certifications

  • NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications

• Experience in explosive operating areas is a plus

• Computer Process Control experience (PLCs, Etc.)

Position Benefits:

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 and Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts