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Principal / Senior Principal Facilities Planner - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman

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Jul 28, 2026

Salary
$94k – $141k
Location
Palmdale, CA,US, US
Type
Full-time
Department
Operations
Seniority
Lead
Experience
8+ years
Education
High School
Clearance
Required
Source
Eightfold

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking either a Principal Facilities Planner (Level 3) or a Senior Principal Facilities Planner (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be on site in Palmdale, CA.

Primary Duties will include:

  • Responsible for construction project work planning and scheduling
  • Develop and maintain the master project schedule for all facilities construction projects
  • Problem-solving skills necessary to planning and coordinating construction projects and moves to implement the work in a planned, organized, effective manner
  • Collaboration skills to work with multiple disciplines and work styles
  • Coordinate with all stakeholders as necessary to ensure efficient construction project activity execution
  • Self-starter with the ability to work with minimum supervision, ability to multitask and exercise good judgment, with good follow-up skills
  • Acts as primary contact for office and project planning team and internal customers
  • Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master design and campus plans
  • Identifies problems and develops solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing project scope
  • Support the Project Managers assigned to the project and is the main contact for furniture, fixtures, and office equipment

This position may be filled as either a level 3 Principal Facilities Planner or level 4 Senior Principal Facilities Planner depending on qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Facilities Planner (Level 3):

  • High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of experience in facilities planning or facilities project management experience, Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in facilities planning or facilities project management experience or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of stated experience.
  • Experience planning or executing activities, such as planning maintenance and construction work for facilities infrastructure and/or production equipment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required Program Access (PAR)

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Facilities Planner (Level 4):

  • High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of experience in facilities planning or facilities project management experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience in facilities planning or facilities project management experience or a Master’s Degree with 6 years of stated experience.
  • Experience planning or executing activities, such as planning maintenance and construction work for facilities infrastructure and/or production equipment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required Program Access (PAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aerospace/ Commercial industry facilities maintenance experience working with electrical, HVAC, and plumbing, trade personnel
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Active Program Access
  • Microsoft Project experience
  • Experience working in a mission critical facility environment by participating in maintenance activities for several different trade disciplines
  • Aerospace/ Commercial industry facilities planning or facilities project management

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. 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. Does this sound like you?

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- 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 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills

HVACPlumbingProject Management

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