Principal Mfg Systems Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 114,000 - 213,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation team in Palmdale or El Segundo, CA. You will develop and implement manufacturing tech solutions across composites, automation, inspection, and digital manufacturing.

The role requires a STEM degree with multiple years of experience, ability to travel 20–35%, and the clearance to work with government projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 4 years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production
  • Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3–6 years of experience in the same fields
  • PhD in a STEM discipline with relevant experience can satisfy the level requirements
  • Ability to travel 20–35% and obtain/maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, implement, and transition advanced manufacturing technology solutions
  • Incorporate requirements into development plans and evaluate process performance
  • Identify issues, initiate corrective actions, and ensure cost objectives are met
  • Interface with customers, program offices, engineering teams, and leadership

Skills

Manufacturing systems engineering
Project management
Process development
Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX
TcE
CPLM
SAP
Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation team in Palmdale or El Segundo, CA. You will develop and implement manufacturing tech solutions across composites, automation, inspection, and digital manufacturing.

The role requires a STEM degree with multiple years of experience, ability to travel 20–35%, and the clearance to work with government projects.

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