Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Design Engineer (16931

Relocation assistance may be available. This position requires a Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance as a condition of continued employment. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Design Engineer to join the Infrastructure Design Team (INF) on the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division at Roy, UT. This role supports the design, modeling, and integration efforts for Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical elements for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, or Test Facilities. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production, and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical systems design for the Sentinel infrastructure and facilities, and coordinate with impacted internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables.
• Participate in project design/model reviews.
• Review subcontractors' design product quality/accuracy by validating that current standards are applied and integrated into the design solution.
• Support the delivery of facility design Technical Data Packages, Issue-for-Construction (IFC) packages, as-built TDPs, PDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts.
• Support structured trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues.
• Develop and present design change requests, coordinate with impacted stakeholders, and ensure configuration control of the technical baseline.
• Identify risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design factors and execute handling/mitigation/capture actions.
• Develop and mature facility designs that meet Weapon System requirements, UFC, MIL-STD, and other applicable codes and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience. Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor's or 6 years with a master's.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Civil/Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical design on MILCON or major infrastructure/building projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Engineering Scheduling tools, and ability to use the Internet for information gathering and communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance with the most recent investigation completed in the last 5 years.
• Knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and construction specifications.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following: American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), International Building Code (IBC), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and MIL-STD codes and standards.
• Knowledge of construction materials, details, and techniques.
• Professional Engineering (PE) or Structural Engineering (SE) License in any state.
• Proficiency with Revit, Siemens NX, and Teamcenter.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts to both Government and corporate leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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.

Schedule

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.