Northrop Grumman Australia · 22 hours ago
Sentinel Sr Principal Industrial Engineer - 17584
United States-Utah-Roy
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Sr Principal Industrial Engineer to support the Sentinel program. The role involves evaluating designs, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and coordinating construction activities while maintaining communication with subcontractors.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluate and review designs—such as those from Bechtel—ensuring they meet engineering standards and local code requirements
Analyze structural elements, geotechnical factors, and material specifications to ensure safety and compliance
Use their specialized training in subjects like structural analysis and environmental considerations to provide a critical technical perspective
Act as a central point in coordinating both design and construction activities, ensuring that plans are seamlessly translated into actual on-site work
Maintain constant communication with subcontractors who execute design and construction tasks. This coordination is key for gathering real-time project status reports and accurate progress updates
Oversight of field construction activities to ensure adherence to approved designs, safety regulations, and quality standards
Develop detailed project plans that incorporate field submittals along with schedule, cost, and risk assessments
Track all field documentation, including construction submittals, changes, and real-time data about project costs and potential risks
Ensure that the project timeline, budget, and scope are continuously aligned by monitoring progress and mitigating risks early in the process
Participate proactively in researching and evaluating new construction methods and materials during the early stages of the project
Leverage innovative insights gained from research to inform and enhance the final facility design, thus increasing project efficiency and performance
Serve as a bridge between the engineering teams, subcontractors, customers, and leadership
Provide clear, detailed, and regular progress reports that reflect both design and on-site construction updates
Ensure that all stakeholders stay informed about project developments and any adjustments to plans
Qualification
Required
8 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 Years of relevant experience with PhD; 4 years additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Interim Secret security clearance prior to start, and the ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance post-start
Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
Supplier and DoD contracting familiarity
Preferred
Previous experience in production for a military program
Previous experience on EMD projects
Prior experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM)
Experience with Siemens NX tools, Model based engineering, and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Demonstrated experience using SAP, Windows software packages and other electronic databases
Capable of working with minimal direction, independently determines and develops technical objectives of assignments, and presents work upon completion for high level review
Demonstrated Project Management experience
Ability to provide and implement technical solutions to advanced problems which require ingenuity and innovation
Government Coordination and Comfortability to communicate with Senior leaders
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase