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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Defense System Sector is currently seeking a System Safety Engineer 1/2 to join our team in Rocket Center, WV, just outside of Cumberland, MD. The Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) site in Rocket Center designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment. For decades, the dedicated and highly skilled team at ABL has supported national security efforts by developing and building defense systems for DoD customers and U.S. allies.

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/northrop-grumman-in-rocket-center-west-virginia

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Position Summary:

• Hazards Analysis (HA) engineers perform hazards analysis studies for NGIS processes and products involving energetic, combustible, and flammable ingredients, propellants, and materials.
• These studies identify risk and establish safeguards to prevent ignition, injury, or damage, and define necessary actions to negate the hazard or reduce risk to acceptable levels.
• HA engineer works closely with Safety, Process, Tooling, and Design engineers and Operations to complete analysis effort.
  Performs complex process safety and/or hazards analysis engineering assignments in support of the development, testing and production of highly hazardous materials.
• Often functions in a consulting role or has HA project leadership role in important design, development, and manufacturing projects.
• Primary role is to apply a physics-based approach to risk identification and mitigation requiring considerable technical experience and ability.
• Prepares/supports Quantity/Distance analyses, concept, design and process hazards analyses, technical analyses in response to contract data item requirements, end item safety analyses, safety assessment reports, ground operations and support hazards analyses, engineering change proposals, provides technical basis for safety waivers and regulatory interpretations, deviations and explosives hazard classifications.
• Supports and defends critical review of the analysis effort in all review forums up to and including executive leadership.
• Will develop a working knowledge of MIL-STD 882, DoD 4145.26M, DoD 6055.9, OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Successful candidates will be Action Oriented, Resourceful, Tech Savvy, and will be able to Communicate Effectively and possess Situational Adaptability

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 1: Bachelor's degree. Degree field in Safety, Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering. Experience in a manufacturing environment or support role preferably in a technical operations, manufacturing, or process engineering capacity.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience OR a Masters Degree. Degree field in Safety, Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering. Experience in a manufacturing environment or support role preferably in a technical operations, manufacturing, or process engineering capacity.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or support role preferably in a technical operations, manufacturing, or process engineering capacity.
• Must have strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities. Well-organized, works effectively with little to no supervision, maintains attention to detail and deals effectively with ambiguity. Must have strong communication skills (written and verbal). You must be able to prepare and deliver briefings of technical information, with clarity, to all levels of management and customer personnel.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of computer aided design software.
• Microsoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Able to obtain a Secret security clearance (US Citizenship is required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, safety or physics.
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD 882, DOD 4145.26M, DoD 6055.9, OSHA and NFPA regulations.
• Experience working with energetics and energetic processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Working knowledge of ladder logic and control system applications
• Understanding of design costs and schedules
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing existing tools
• Willingness to work off-hours to support program needs, when needed
• Experience in electrical and control systems design
• Ability to maintain and update control and electrical drawings
• Ability to design electrical power layout for new equipment
• Ability to interface with equipment vendors and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Schneider Electric control software
• Ability to develop and maintain PLC source code for assembly machines and chemical processes

What to Expect:

If you are a dynamic and motivated professional, Northrop Grumman is the company that will help further your experience and career growth. We offer highly competitive salaries, an array of benefits to give you the support you need, and the opportunity to connect with coworkers in an environment that is professional, creative and exible. Join our team and Work On What Matters.
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $59,900.00 - $89,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00The 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.