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Principal Facility Engineer

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Principal Facility Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we 'II support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you 'II have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an Principal Facility Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Sunnyvale, CA.
In this role you will lead the execution and management of facilities projects that support both sustaining infrastructure and new project facilitation requirements.
This position supports and is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical and mechanical systems within our facilities infrastructure. Ensure operational efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulations. This role involves overseeing the installation, maintenance and repair of systems such as HVAC, plumbing, lighting, medium to low voltage power distribution, and other critical infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support facility operations.
Responsibilities include:

Responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, repairs, and planning of the facilities mechanical infrastructure to ensure maximum safety and building uptime

Identify and implement preventative and predictive maintenance plans of the facilities infrastructure, equipment and buildings to achieve lowest cost of ownership while maintaining reliability

Develop strategic replacement plans for outdated equipment to address excessive maintenance, energy efficiency and establish consistency of equipment utilized across the site

Perform problem solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis

Prepare training documents and operational SOPs pertaining to facility and processes and equipment

Partner with Facility Maintenance groups to develop process improvements to gain efficiencies in terms of equipment uptime and reliability

Develop, gather, and analyze data and develop reports, presentations, and recommendations for facilities system improvement

Conduct engineering assessments, develop plans, and provide guidance on the selection and implementation of equipment and systems for facility and utility improvements

Interact and manage facility projects to ensure proper operations and maintenance of mechanical, fire life safety, exhaust, and applicable controls systems

Evaluate existing and new technologies to reduce operating costs and improve reliability

Prepare Scopes of Work (SOWs) and supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services

Generate cost estimates for projects, equipment replacement, and/or other systems improvements

Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings

Check design deliverables in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards

Review designs and challenge assumptions

Identify and conceptually scope compliance, capacity, redundancy, and cost savings projects

Provide Dynamic Collaboration - Engage as a technical expert with a diverse set of teams from manufacturing to construction to operations to executive level stakeholders

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of related facilities experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years of related facility experience; or 9 years of facility related experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Experience supporting a large Manufacturing Facility

Demonstrated ability and experience to Interpret building and utility drawings and make the revisions as required

Experience developing and updating Preventive and Predictive maintenance initiatives

Experience in Project Management & General Construction processes

Experience and proficiency with AutoCAD & Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)

Must be a US citizen

Preferred qualifications:

7 years of experience in facility engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience with management of design contracts and/or design reviews

Experience in developing project statements of work and coordinating with multiple stakeholders

Demonstrated knowledge of California Code and Regulatory requirements

Experience using a CMMS, i.e., Maintenance Connection

Experience using BIM Software - Revit

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10194855
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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