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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\nNorthrop Grumman,New River Energetics (NRE) at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, Virginia, operates a propellant manufacturing facility, producing energetic materials for the commercial and sporting markets. NRE also loads, assembles and packs medium caliber ammunition for U.S. government and international customers.\nNew River Energetics has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Principal Process Engineer, responsible for maintaining the process control activities for the NRE operational unit. This is a full-time, onsite salaried position, reporting to the Manufacturing Process and Product Engineering Manager.\nSpecific duties include but are not limited to:\nDevelop and maintain control system logic (PLC programming) and HMI interfaces.\nInterface with the Process Engineering team for development of new or modification of existing controls logic.\nWork in a multifunctional team to solve production related issues.\nWork with maintenance staff to troubleshoot and repair production specific equipment.\nRespond to design and specification changes by capturing details into the manufacturing process and technical documentation\nGenerate specifications for procurement of new equipment.\nAssist in establishing safety requirements for facilities and equipment.\nEstablish Key Characteristics for manufacturing/processing and ensure systems are in place to monitor and control them.\nDevelop and execute capital projects that expand the efficiency and modernization of control systems for all programs\nAnalyze data from control systems to improve processes and efficiency\nTrain personnel on the use and operations of control systems\nDevelop and implement software for control systems\nConduct system testing and validation procedures for control systems\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor 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.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment\nSuccessful candidates will be Action Oriented, Resourceful, Tech Savvy, and will be able to Communicate Effectively and possess Situational Adaptability\nMicrosoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.\nMust possess a valid driver’s license (Real ID)\nMust be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor\nMust pass RFAAP badging requirements, including background check and drug screening.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nControl systems and automation background preferred\nPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment\nKnowledge of control systems logic and programming\nAbility to manage multiple projects and competing priorities\nExperience in explosives type environment\nKnowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance\nProficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting Modicon and Allen Bradley\nFamiliarity with industrial networking protocols and standards\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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. 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