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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal / Sr Principal Facilities Engineer (Level 3 or 4) in Beavercreek, OH; Kettering, OH. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $94,200–$141,200 a year. The description mentions Excel and AutoCAD. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 2 Software & IT openings in Beavercreek, OH today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $118,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $94,200 to $141,200 a year, a midpoint of $117,700 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 76% of the 70 software & IT jobs in Ohio that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $154,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Ohio tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in software & IT (93), operations (11) and engineering & mfg (8). The biggest locations are Roy, UT (20), San Diego, CA (11) and Baltimore, MD (10). 2% of them are remote, 8% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a Principal Facilities Engineer Level 3 or a Senior Principal Facilities Engineer Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Beavercreek, OH or Hempstead, OH.
In this role, you will lead the execution and management of facilities projects that support the sustaining infrastructure, equipment, and program facilitation requirements. This will include:
- Gather, review, and finalize facility requirements data, equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, schedules, and construction feasibility
- Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of buildings, structures, equipment, and other facilities
- Coordinate with Architectural and Engineering firms to develop design criteria and to prepare and review detailed drawings
- Prepare Scopes of Work, supporting documents for procurement of design and construction services and Capital Expenditures Projects
- Review cost estimates to include design, equipment, installation, labor and materials, construction, and other related costs
- Inspect the construction and installation progress to ensure conformance with established requirements, plans, specifications, and schedules
- Manage and execute multiple facilities projects simultaneously
- Forecast and report on project status, including key metrics for risk, cost, and schedule
- Produce and implement risk mitigation and schedule recovery plans as required
This position may be filled as either a level 3 Principal Facilities Engineer or a level 4 Senior Principal Facilities Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Architecture/Construction with 5 years experience of project management, construction management, and/or related facilities experience
- OR 3 years of stated experience with a Master's Degree
- OR a PhD with stated experience
- Experience with design contracts and design reviews
- Ability to review and comprehend construction/equipment drawings and specifications
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or Architecture/Construction with 8 years experience of project management, construction management, and/or related facilities experience
- OR 5 years of stated experience with a Master's Degree
- OR a PhD with 3 years of stated experience
- Experience with design contracts and design reviews
- Ability to review and comprehend construction/equipment drawings and specifications
- Ability to utilize Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Procore, or other scheduling software
- Experience with facility design and drafting, including space layouts and utilization plans
- Experience with design and construction of classified facilities
- Experience with Building Automation Systems and Controls
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Northrop Grumman's official careers site on November 4, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Northrop Grumman will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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