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Northrop Grumman
Sentinel Principal / Sr Principal Field Engineer - 19162*
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What they do
A Mechanical Testing Engineer designs and runs verification methods, test reports, and assists with troubleshooting for mechanical engineering projects.
$100,799 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE TYPE
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.
- Create, update, and enforce SOPs, work instructions, and tool/FOD control programs.
- Plan, schedule, and track calibration and maintenance for test support equipment; keep calibration records and certificates.
- Develop and deliver facility and equipment training; manage contractor/visitor onboarding and site access.
- Implement hazmat handling, storage, manifesting, and disposal procedures.
- Support equipment receipt, inspections, move in, and disposition; perform operational readiness and proof load tests.
- Coordinate TSE changes with stakeholders and manage SCCB approval processes.
- Support facility fit out and accreditation: install and verify test benches, interfaces, data acquisition, utilities, and safety systems.
- Coordinate with safety, test directors, engineers, and customers to ensure safe, compliant test events.
- Install, configure, upgrade, remove, and verify Sentinel and related hardware; conduct roll transfer, stage loading/unloading, and transport operations using cranes, forklifts, and fixtures.
- Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and field modifications on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems; validate fixes with retests.
- Manage configuration control: implement field changes, produce redlines/as builts, and update documentation.
- Maintain service logs, calibration records, test reports, maintenance histories, transport manifests, and chain of custody documentation.
- Provide on site technical guidance and training to technicians, operators, and customers on SOPs and safe operation.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80.
- Must be a US citizen and have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- Experience planning/executing field operations or test activities for complex systems (integration, verification, troubleshooting, documentation discipline).
- Demonstrated ability to author or maintain procedures and work instructions and to lead execution to those procedures.
- Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation; strong troubleshooting and verification mindset.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead multi-organization field activities in safety-critical environments.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate/ride in large vehicles/heavy equipment per site requirements. Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with Sentinel or similar defense/aerospace deployment programs and/or test range operations.
- Experience acting as Test Conductor or equivalent lead role (planning, execution control, as-run logs, anomaly management).
- Experience working with explosives
- Qualifications/certifications such as forklift, crane/rigging, aerial lift, fall protection, CDL, or similar.
Primary Level Salary Range:
$81,400.00- $122,000.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$101,400.00- $152,200.