Principal Logistics Engineer/Senior Principal Logistics Engineer
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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Logistics Engineer/Senior Principal Logistics Engineer. This is a full-time role in United States-Utah-Roy. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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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 Principal Logistics Engineer/Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer to join its team in Roy UT.
What you will get to do:
The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Support development of a product support plan demonstrating solutions for all 12 IPS elements
- Synthesize logistics data, develop and maintain metric dashboards, and create reportsto drive operational insight and decision-making.
- Use provisioning data to identify, select, catalog and determine support material requirements, and in the development of Provisioning Parts List and design Change Notifications.
- Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and configuration rationales; develop and execute unit-test scenarios and data sets.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive logistics support documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Develop and maintain logistics database
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and SMEs to architect integrated logistics solutions that align with strategic objectives and sustain long-term capability.
- Foster strong relationships with the user community, acting as a trusted resource and advisor while ensuring leadership involvement and ownership of logistics initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Logistics Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 0 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Ability to obtain both Top Secret clearance and Special Access within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
- 1 year of experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and product data sheets for electrical components.
- 1 year of experience developing logistics plans for weapons systems in accordance with MIL Standards.
- Knowledge and application of all 12 Integrated Product Support elements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office suite; self-motivated, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong team-player capabilities across multiple functions.
Sr. Principal Logistics Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master’s degree, 4 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Ability to obtain both Top Secret clearance and Special Access within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
- 3 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and product data sheets for electrical components.
- 3 years of experience developing logistics plans for weapons systems in accordance with MIL Standards.
- Knowledge and application of all 12 Integrated Product Support elements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the broader MS Office suite; self-motivated, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong team-player capabilities across multiple functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel Power Query, Power Pivot, and related analytics features.
- Familiarity with Mil-STD-1388 type work products.
- Experience developing logistics work products on Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
- Knowledge of Integrated Product Support analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-1388, MIL-HDBK-502, or TA-STD-0017.
- Experience with logistics product database tools such as EAGLE, SLICWave, PowerLogJ, or comparable software
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $92,200.00 - $138,400.00The 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.About Northrop Grumman
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Where is the Principal Logistics Engineer/Senior Principal Logistics Engineer position at Northrop Grumman located?
This position is based in United States-Utah-Roy. Northrop Grumman has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Principal Logistics Engineer/Senior Principal Logistics Engineer at Northrop Grumman earn?
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When was the Principal Logistics Engineer/Senior Principal Logistics Engineer role at Northrop Grumman posted?
This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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