2026 Associate Process Engineer/Process Engineer - Promontory UT

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

EAP & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks engineers to advance manufacturing processes across composites, machining, and tooling. You will work with concurrent engineering to produce Build-to-Packages and review shop floor docs, ensuring safety and quality in daily operations.

The role involves root cause investigations, presenting technical reviews to leadership and customers, and supporting qualification and implementation of new tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related field; 0–2 years for Level 1, or 2+ years for Level 2.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good organization and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes across composites, machining, and tooling.
• Support manufacturing operations including composites, machining, rubber layup, bonding, coatings, and complex assemblies.
• Perform root cause investigations to eliminate defects using RCA tools.
• Collaborate with concurrent engineering to create Build-to-Packages and review shop floor documents.
• Prepare and present technical reviews to leadership and customers.
• Conduct Preproduction reviews with operations team.
• Monitor production events and apply SPC for process control.
• Develop process improvements and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

3D Modeling Software

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.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

• Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
• Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
• Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
• Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
• Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
• Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning/work instruction
• Preparing and presenting technical presentations to leadership and to customers for review and approval
• Performing Preproduction reviews with operations team
• Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
• Developing and incorporating process improvements
• Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
• Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

This position may be filled at level 1 or level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
• Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and multi-tasking skills

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
• Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Experience working with composite materials (preferred)
• Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
• Statistical Process Controls (SPC)

Preferred Qualifications for both:

• Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues
• Proven ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time) and prioritize workload
• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)

Position Benefits

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 and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $118,900.00

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.