Sr. Principal Reliability Engineer (RAM) - 18316
Ngc· Defense· Jul 28, 2026 · 3mo agoPosted 91 days ago
Roy, UT
In office
Full-time
Principal
$112K–$168K
8+ years exp
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Open since July 28, 2026 — 91 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: 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.
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Reliability Engineer (RAM) (level 4) to join its team. This position is in Roy UT.
What you will get to do:
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Provide expert reliability guidance and subject-matter expertise across the program.
Lead and participate in reliability engineering reviews, ensuring compliance with program and DoD requirements.
Conduct independent reliability analyses, including FMEA/FMECA, fault-tree analysis, reliability growth modeling, and statistical evaluations.
Develop and execute reliability test plans, design-of-experiments, and environmental testing strategies to obtain statistically valid data.
Perform root-cause analysis and FRACAS, driving corrective actions to meet reliability objectives.
Liaise with systems engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate reliability practices into system design and maintenance.
Develop and maintain reliability models, predictions, and life-cycle cost analyses to inform risk-reduction decisions.
Provide reliability-focused risk assessments, Basis of Estimates, and support decision-making for technology maturation.
Mentor and coordinate reliability activities across multiple disciplines, sharing best practices and knowledge.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards, metrics, and documentation for the reliability program and reporting.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 Years of related engineering experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years, current and within scope.
Must have the ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
2 years of experience with root-cause analysis, FRACAS, and FMEA/FMECA (or equivalent reliability-engineering techniques).
2 years of experience conducting reliability testing, statistical analysis (DOE, reliability growth), and to develop quantitative reliability models.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
Currently active SAP security clearance.
Practical hands-on experience performing reliability, availability, maintainability (RAM), FRACAS, ESS, reliability testing, fault-tree analysis, and sparing analysis.
Experience with life-cycle cost analysis, reliability modeling, and risk-based decision support.
Proven ability to produce detailed risk assessments and Basis of Estimates for defense acquisition programs.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
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.
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 northropgrumman.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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