Sr/Principal Energetics Civil/Structural Engineer (Level 3 OR 4)
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Secret clearance.
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
Northrop Grumman leads the industry in solid rocket propulsion systems, satellite components and subsystems, lightweight space deployable and solar arrays. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of our nation's capabilities in space.
Our Space Systems sector inPromontory, UT, is currently recruiting for a Sr/Principal Energetics Civil/Structural Engineer (Level 3 OR 4) (otherwise known as a Facilities Structural Engineer or Civil Engineer).
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Job Summary including Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform engineering calculations required for the sizing and arrangement of structural members.
- Develop details for structural elements, building structures, platforms, equipment supports, pipe bridges and fall protection.
- Analyzing, designing, and detailing structural elements of steel masonry and concrete buildings.
- Review architectural systems designs for their inter-relationship with structural elements.
- Perform code analysis to ensure compliance with appropriate model codes. (State building codes, NFPA, IBC etc...)
- Perform field inspections to determine accurate existing conditions.
- Perform field surveying
- Experience in seismic analysis and/or oversight.
- Job criteria development, cost estimating, scheduling, job oversight.
- Project Management of large jobs over multiple disciplines.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3
- Bachelors’ Degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 5 years of related experience (Structural/Civil Engineering and Design) OR Masters’ Degree and with 3 years’ of related experience (Structural/Civil Engineering and Design)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government security clearance
- Skilled with Microsoft Office tools
- Experienced with AutoCAD
- Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside and in congested areas.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4
- Bachelors’ Degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 8 years of related experience (Structural/Civil Engineering and Design) OR Masters’ Degree and with 6 years’ of related experience (Structural/Civil Engineering and Design)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S government security clearance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Expert level AutoCAD experience
- Ability to work in the field, climb ladders, work outside and in congested areas.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS Degree in Structural Engineering
- RISA 3D preferred
- MathCAD experience preferred
- Licensed PE
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $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.
Copied from the listing Northrop Grumman published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Northrop Grumman
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