Principal Engineer Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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 Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Test Facility Engineer (Swing-shift) based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
What you’ll get to do:Perform life cycle and root cause failure analysis of steam facility equipment, including boilers, cooling towers, condensers, and other high-temperature and high-pressure systems.
Research, plan, design, and develop new systems and operating profiles to increase test facility efficiency.
Perform thermal and heat transfer analysis on various test facility systems and components.
Support testing of the main propulsion and power generation equipment.
Prepare technical reports and present to Test Facility Engineering Management.
Prepare proposals, statement of work, project planning, and coordinate operator/contractor work assignments.
Responsible for Test Facility Operational Procedures to ensure safe operations and technical accuracy.
Maintain and develop preventative maintenance procedures and corrective maintenance planning for the overhaul and repair of systems and components.
Develop and maintain program-specific Pre and Post Test checklists.
Please note this will be a swing shift
Basic Qualifications Principal Test Facility Engineer :Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering work experience;
Master’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering work experience.Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience with the operation of propulsion and power plant machinery and/or Fluid and Thermodynamic Systems experience.
Project Management Acuity and MS Office competency.
Ability to obtain a U.S.Government Secret Clearance.
U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree in STEM in Mechanical Engineering.
Test Facility and/or Power Generation/Chemical Facility operational experience.
FEA modeling experience.
Design Software Acuity (AutoCAD, Cero, Solidworks, or equivalent).
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- and Additional Benefits
- including Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- and much more!
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Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
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…
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