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Northrop Grumman · United States-Virginia-Radford

# Senior Principal Process Engineer

United States-Virginia-Radford Full-time Senior individual contributor $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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.

### Job Description

Northrop 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. New 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.

Specific duties include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain control system logic (PLC programming) and HMI interfaces. Interface with the Process Engineering team for development of new or modification of existing controls logic. Work in a multifunctional team to solve production related issues. Work with maintenance staff to troubleshoot and repair production specific equipment. Respond to design and specification changes by capturing details into the manufacturing process and technical documentation Generate specifications for procurement of new equipment.

Assist in establishing safety requirements for facilities and equipment. Establish Key Characteristics for manufacturing/processing and ensure systems are in place to monitor and control them.
- Develop and execute capital projects that expand the efficiency and modernization of control systems for all programs
- Analyze data from control systems to improve processes and efficiency
- Train personnel on the use and operations of control systems
- Develop and implement software for control systems
- Conduct system testing and validation procedures for control systems Basic Qualifications: Bachelor 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.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Successful candidates will be Action Oriented, Resourceful, Tech Savvy, and will be able to Communicate Effectively and possess Situational Adaptability Microsoft Office proficiency - Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license (Real ID)
- Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor
- Must pass RFAAP badging requirements, including background check and drug screening.

### Preferred Qualifications
- Control systems and automation background preferred Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of control systems logic and programming
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities Experience in explosives type environment
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting

### Modicon and Allen Bradley
- Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and standards 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 [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: United States-Virginia-Radford
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Virginia-Radford/Senior-Principal-Process-Engineer_R10256865)

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