2027 Associate Energetics Industrial Engineer - Elkton MD

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks Associate Industrial Energetics Engineers for its Defense Systems Sector in Elkton, MD. You will support Energetics and SRM production operations using IE tools and help optimize facilities, equipment, and personnel.

Roles include data analysis, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive lean initiatives and capacity planning across MES, ERP, and scheduling systems.

Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed degree in Industrial Engineering by December 2026
• Be majoring in Industrial Engineering or having majored in Industrial Engineering
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Responsibilities

• Support analysis and design of Energetics and SRM production operations using IE tools (VSM, line balancing, capacity/utilization, process mapping, standard work)
• Help develop and maintain methods, standards, and manpower plans (skill matrices, staffing, recovery schedules) to optimize use of facilities, equipment, and personnel
• Gather, analyze, and present data on cost, labor, scrap/rework, inventory/WIP, quality, and material flow; prepare charts and concise recommendations
• Evaluate and improve material handling and point-of-use logistics to simplify flow, reduce WIP, and improve on-time delivery and rate
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and lean activities (Kaizen/AIW, 5S/POU, standard work, RCCA, 5 Why, Pareto) and track/report key operational metrics
• Build and maintain data visualizations and “visual factory” tools (Excel, CORE, Tableau, MES dashboards) to support data-driven decision making and capacity/utilization modeling
• Assist with facility layout and operating method changes, ensuring safety requirements, visual controls, and accident-prevention considerations are built into standard work
• Collaborate across functions, support training and documentation, and build systems awareness (MES, ERP, scheduling, data collection) while developing toward larger CI and capacity-planning responsibilities

Skills

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Tableau

CORE

MES dashboards

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking Associate Industrial Energetics Engineers.

This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Elkton, MD, as part of our Propulsion Systems and Controls Business Unit.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C)

facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support analysis and design of Energetics and SRM production operations using IE tools (VSM, line balancing, capacity/utilization, process mapping, standard work).
• Help develop and maintain methods, standards, and manpower plans (skill matrices, staffing, recovery schedules) to optimize use of facilities, equipment, and personnel.
• Gather, analyze, and present data on cost, labor, scrap/rework, inventory/WIP, quality, and material flow; prepare charts and concise recommendations.
• Evaluate and improve material handling and point-of-use logistics to simplify flow, reduce WIP, and improve on-time delivery and rate.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and lean activities (Kaizen/AIW, 5S/POU, standard work, RCCA, 5 Why, Pareto) and track/report key operational metrics.
• Build and maintain data visualizations and “visual factory” tools (Excel, CORE, Tableau, MES dashboards) to support data-driven decision making and capacity/utilization modeling.
• Assist with facility layout and operating method changes, ensuring safety requirements, visual controls, and accident-prevention considerations are built into standard work.
• Collaborate across functions, support training and documentation, and build systems awareness (MES, ERP, scheduling, data collection) while developing toward larger CI and capacity-planning responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for an Engineer 1 are a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for an Engineer 2 are a Master’s Degree.

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution by December 2026
• Be majoring in or having majored in Industrial Engineering
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship experience

Salary Range

Level 1: $72,700 - $109,100

Level 2: $87,600 - $131,400

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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.