Senior Principal Process Engineer
United States-Virginia-Radfordsenior
EngineeringProcess Engineer
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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,
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain control system logic (PLC programming) and HMI interfaces.
- Interface with the Process Engineering team for development of new or modification of existing controls logic.
- Work in a multifunctional team to solve production related issues.
- Work with maintenance staff to troubleshoot and repair production specific equipment.
- Respond to design and specification changes by capturing details into the manufacturing process and technical documentation
- Generate specifications for procurement of new equipment.
- Assist in establishing safety requirements for facilities and equipment.
- Establish Key Characteristics for manufacturing/processing and ensure systems are in place to monitor and control them.
- Develop and execute capital projects that expand the efficiency and modernization of control systems for all programs
- Analyze data from control systems to improve processes and efficiency
- Train personnel on the use and operations of control systems
- Develop and implement software for control systems
- Conduct system testing and validation procedures for control systems
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor of Science degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 8 years of total relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent STEM degree plus 6 years of total relevant experience.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Successful candidates will be Action Oriented, Resourceful, Tech Savvy, and will be able to Communicate Effectively and possess Situational Adaptability
- Microsoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (Real ID)
- Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor
- Must pass RFAAP badging requirements, including background check and drug screening.
- Control systems and automation background preferred
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of control systems logic and programming
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Experience in explosives type environment
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting Modicon and Allen Bradley
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and standards
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
United States-Virginia-Radford
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location
About this job
- Pay per year
- $111,700–$167,500 a year
- 25% above the $111,800 median for Process Engineer jobs on Jobera (191 salaries).
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- Today
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 21, 2026
- Last seen
- October 21, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 63%
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- October 21, 2026
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