**Requisition ID: R10177805**

+ **Category:** Engineering

+ **Location:** Magna, Utah, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** None

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** Days (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** No

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

**R10177805 – OT Systems Engineer – Danny Hopes**

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a **Principal/Sr Principal OT Systems Engineer** to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Process Engineering team at our facility located in **Bacchus/Magna Utah** .

**Position Summary:**

This position will support Propulsion Systems (PS) business unit with locations in Magna, Salt Lake, Clearfield and Promontory working in the Process Engineering group with responsibilities in network integration with process control systems on an OT network. This job supports Rocket Motor manufacturing processes at all locations.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Developing and executing the strategic integration of OT systems for PS 24/7 operations.

+ Review current and new OT systems operation, design, and uplift services for interoperability on modernized networks

+ Mapping current OT operations to modern solutions, leveraging BU investments in Software Defined Networks on new expanded plant central software agreements (Rockwell, etc.)

+ Design resilient, highly available Controls systems, manage, upgrade, secure, and maintain OT systems and hardware

+ Work closely with PM stakeholders, Controls, SCADA, Facilities, and Enterprise IT, Infosec and Cybersecurity teams on recurring and non-recurring OT financial investments to evaluate, propose, select, and develop improvements in service

+ Troubleshoot OT systems operations with Enterprise IT, Network, and Facilities/Process Controls engineering team.

+ Assists in any OS, database, or application patching and upgrades, as needed.

+ Follows the methodology and process for change control, application support, software back up and escalation

+ Strong Industrial Networking skills including general OT network connectivity and troubleshooting, Windows based PC applications, industrial networks, TCP/IP/IoT connectivity, PLCs, Cloud Connectivity, Data Analytics, SCADA, and control systems and how to effectively apply these technologies to complex manufacturing environments.

+ Systems administration (Windows, Linux, VMware, virtualization, vendor provided), create and update plant architecture drawings and process flows as required. Ability to build/image/support Windows and Linux desktops and laptops in both IT & OT environments

+ Support for 24/7 manufacturing operations, outage response, and prioritization

**Basic Qualifications:**

This position can be filled at either a level 03 or level 04

**Basic Qualifications for a level 03:**

+ B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with 5 years of experience or 3 years of experience with Masters degree

+ Strong desire to work on and with networked control processes

+ Strong desire to support Rocket Motor Manufacturing processes

**Basic Qualification for a level 04:**

+ B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science with 8 years of experience or 6 years of experience with Masters degree

+ Strong desire to work on and with networked control processes

+ Strong desire to support Rocket Motor Manufacturing processes

**Preferred Skills:**

+ Previous experience digital performance management and industrial controls platform communication applications

+ Training course in Managing Industrial Networks (Cisco, Rockwell, college class, etc.)

+ Experience with firewall policy configurations for Cisco and Palo Alto

+ Network / Industrial Management Certifications such as

+ CCNA / CCNP / CISSP (or similar)

+ NET+ (or similar)

+ ISA (or similar) Training and/or Certifications

+ NIST (or similar) Training and/or Certifications

+ Experience in explosive operating areas is a plus

+ Computer Process Control experience (PLCs, Etc.)

**Position Benefits:**

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

+ 401K

+ Educational Assistance

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

+ Paid Time Off

+ Health and Wellness Resources

+ Employee Discounts

**Salary Range:** $95,300 - $142,900

**Salary Range 2:** $118,600 - $178,000

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.