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Sr Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

Corinne, Utah, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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, located in Corinne, UT, is currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer for the Sr Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing position in Facilities Engineering.

Job Summary Including Duties and Responsibilities

  • Comprehensive power system design, control systems, and machine safety experience.
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplined project team.
  • Ability to manage large complex projects with skills in power, control and electrical industrial automation.
  • Provide detailed cost estimates for project design and implementation.
  • Design electrical schematics, one-line diagrams and related electrical drawings.
  • 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.
  • Project management with supervision over all aspects of a project, including mechanical, civil, and other crafts, overseeing budget and schedule.
  • Interact with contractors or internal resources for project installation/construction supervision.
  • Develop specifications documents and interact with vendors or contractors during bid process.
  • Develop electrical maintenance guidelines for industrial equipment.
  • Ability to coordinate with maintenance and electricians to troubleshoot electrical equipment.
  • Knowledge of Arc Flash ability to perform analysis using ETAP software.
  • 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, specify, and program servo drives and variable frequency drives (VFD) for motor control applications.

Basic Requirements:

  • BS degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years industrial facility electrical design experience or related
  • Industrial power and control design experience.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance

Preferred Requirements:

  • Power distribution experience.
  • AutoCAD design experience.
  • Knowledge of Arc Flash ability to perform analysis using ETAP software.
  • 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.
  • Ability to design and configure VFDs.
  • Ability to design and configure servos.

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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