Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer Level 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job 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. 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer Level 2 . The position requires on-site support located in Palmdale, CA. This role interprets, recommends, and complies with environmental, health and safety regulations and/or company policies. Assists in planning for changes in physical facilities to meet new environmental requirements. Finds, evaluates, and prepares contracts for properly licensed hazardous and radioactive waste disposal firms and monitors waste handling. Organizes and equips spill-control teams. Writes and updates environmental and spill-control manuals and procedures. Prepares environmental impact statements and applies for all new permits and renewals. Provides input to federal and state regulators through trade associations and industry groups for the writing and revision of regulations. Key roles and responsibilities include: Review and interpret existing and proposed EHS regulations to determine applicability and impact on operations. Assists with implementation of EHS programs to ensure compliance. Partner with site leadership to continuously improve the culture, awareness and accountability in support of EHS programs. Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of EHS programs to ensure compliance, injury prevention and risk mitigation. Complete audits, industrial hygiene (IH) sampling, ergonomic assessments, and safety inspections. Creates and updates Job Hazards Analyses. Participates in tooling design and project reviews, provides regulatory requirements and recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Assist during accident/incident investigations to help determine root cause and corrective actions. Prepare and coordinate EHS training and conduct instructor-led EHS training. Participates in regulatory agency and external customer inspections and follows up on any resulting findings. Interface with employee-based safety committees, senior management and other functional support groups to address safety concerns. Implement EHS management systems, sector-level programs and associated documentation to proactively eliminate or reduce workplace hazards. Support site environmental compliance and sustainability programs as needed. Basic Qualifications Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in science and 2 years of occupational health and safety or related experience or Master’s Degree and 0 years of related experience. Ability to communicate and collaborate skills. Ability to solve complex problems by: actively seeking information and new ideas from a variety of sources; consistently looking for novel ways to solve problems; mastering unfamiliar information, tasks and situations quickly and effectively. Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in environmental health or occupational safety. Previous DoD, Military or Aerospace facilities experience. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00 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.

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