Packaging Engineer: Military Packaging & Compliance

Northrop Grumman; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join the Troy Hill Operations, Manufacturing and Engineering Team. The role is 100% on-site in Elkridge, MD, focusing on packaging practices, materials, and military standards to ensure safe transport of sensitive parts.

The position requires a Secret-level security clearance or the ability to obtain one, with travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on collaboration across engineering and contracts teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in manufacturing/shipping OR Associate degree with 4 years of experience OR 6 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience writing instructions based on complex requirements understandable by non-technical readers.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, drawings, and contracts.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Determine packaging practices and materials based on shipment requirements.
• Review contracts, POs, and sales orders; revise packaging info as needed.
• Write, review, and revise packaging instructions for shipping.
• Collaborate with contracts, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and programs teams.

Skills

Technical reading

Contract interpretation

Shipping operations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join the Troy Hill Operations, Manufacturing and Engineering Team. The role is 100% on-site in Elkridge, MD, focusing on packaging practices, materials, and military standards to ensure safe transport of sensitive parts.

The position requires a Secret-level security clearance or the ability to obtain one, with travel up to 10% and a strong emphasis on collaboration across engineering and contracts teams.