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Principal Energetic Engineer/Sr. Principal Energetic Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

Compensation
$98,400–$184,200/year

Job Description

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.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Energetic Engineer/Sr. Principal Energetic Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

This position is for an engineer working on Thrust Vector Control system processing for NASA’s Space Launch System Solid Rocket Booster flight vehicle.  This will include complete refurbishment, assembly, and dynamic/static acceptance testing of aerospace components. This role also involves preventative maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting potential problems to resolution of the test and production support equipment.

This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.

As demand grows, we can anticipate scheduled Friday workdays, the possibility of rotating shifts, and the need for overtime.

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.

In this job, you will:

  • Generate/update electronic planning for both hardware refurbishment, testing and production support equipment maintenance.

  • Performing component acceptance testing and troubleshooting, when necessary, along with operations team. 

  • Evaluate test data to ensure characteristics fall within established specifications. Maintain records of testing results.

  • Disposition non-conforming material/components through Material Review Board (MRB) process.

  • Supporting all phases of refurbishment process which includes disassembly, inspection, cleaning, assembly, and dynamic acceptance tests.

  • Supporting all phases of TVC system assembly which includes module sub-assemblies, system level assembly

  • Other duties as assigned

  

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional/relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of professional/relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM PhD with 1 year of professional/relevant experience.   

  • No clearance required to start

  • Experience with hydraulic systems and component processing.

  • Strong communication skills in terms of presentations and writing detailed technical reports.

  • Able to read and interpret component drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical schematics.

  • Must be able to work overtime/weekends and/or second shift work schedule.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

  • Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional/relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM Master’s degree with 6 years of professional/relevant experience – OR – Approved STEM PhD with 4 years of professional/relevant experience.   

  • No clearance required to start

  • Experience with hydraulic systems and component processing.

  • Strong communication skills in terms of presentations and writing detailed technical reports.

  • Able to read and interpret component drawings, hydraulic/pneumatic and electrical schematics.

  • Must be able to work overtime/weekends and/or second shift work schedule.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • National Instruments (NI) controls and data acquisition systems

  • Labview

  • Background in industrial machinery

  • Aerospace / Defense hydraulic component processing

  • MATLAB

  • Maximo

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $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.

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Job Details

Category
Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Posted
May 16, 2026, 05:25 PM
Compensation
$98,400 - $184,200 per year

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