Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Secret clearance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation team in Palmdale or El Segundo. You will help define, develop, implement, and transition advanced manufacturing technology solutions.

These solutions support composites fabrication, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, and digital manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with IPTs, stakeholders, and customers (Air Force/Navy).
• Strong project management, budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, implement, and transition advanced manufacturing tech.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide guidance on design concepts and TRL/MRL maturity.
• Interface with customers, program offices, and leadership.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and quality objectives.

Skills

IPTs coordination

Project management

Process development

Process controls

Budget tracking

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

TcE

CPLM

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

CAM

HoloLens

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation team in Palmdale, CA or El Segundo, CA.In this role, you will help define, develop, implement, and transition advanced manufacturing technology solutions that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance quality. These solutions support production applications across a range of advanced manufacturing areas, including but not limited to:Composites fabricationAssemblyAutomationInspectionDirect part manufacturingLow observable (LO) technologiesDigital manufacturing capabilitiesYou will be responsible for incorporating requirements into development plans and evaluating process and tool performance to verify effectiveness. The role also includes identifying issues, initiating corrective actions, and ensuring technical, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved while maintaining product quality.Additional responsibilities include:Providing guidance on design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirementsRecommending effective use of manufacturing techniques and resourcesEnsuring processes and procedures comply with applicable regulations and standardsInterfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering teams, and executive leadershipManaging multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentApplying budgeting and project management skills to scope, execute, and track project effortsThis position may be filled at either level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3):Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production or PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experienceExperience working with IPTs, stakeholders, and customers such as the U.S. Air Force and U.S. NavyProject or program management experience, including proposal development, scheduling, and budget trackingStrong familiarity with process development and process controlsAbility to travel 20–35%This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsBasic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4):Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production or PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/productionExperience working with IPTs, stakeholders, and customers such as the U.S. Air Force and U.S. NavyProject or program management experience, including proposal development, scheduling, and budget trackingStrong familiarity with process development and process controlsAbility to travel 20–35%This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsPreferred QualificationsCurrent active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a periodic reinvestigation or original adjudication completed within the last 5 yearsCurrent Program Special accessDemonstrated technical leadership, sound judgment, and decisiveness in ambiguous or fast-moving situationsStrong understanding of systems engineering processesProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and VisioExperience developing, integrating, and deploying network architecture and digital infrastructureExperience translating broad customer or stakeholder needs into clear technical requirementsProposal experience and involvement in early phases of the program lifecycleAdvanced communication systems experienceExperience operating in high-rate production environments with increasing schedules and delivery demandsExperience with Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution SystemsCAM experienceExperience integrating hardware and software within manufacturing systemsExperience in production assembly or fabrication environments, including one or more of the following: Digital transformation, Augmented reality / virtual reality, Systems integration, Industrial IoT, RFID, Manufacturing operationsExtensive experience with edge user devices such as HoloLens 1, HoloLens 2, and tabletsWorking knowledge of classified information systems infrastructureDigital manufacturing experienceArchitecture, design, and integration experience for engineering systems and softwareStrong technical writing skillsPrimary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.