Principal Motion Controls Project Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Engineer or Sr. Principal Project Engineer in Elkton, MD to lead motion controls hardware projects, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and systems teams to deliver on-time, on-budget solutions for space and defense applications.

The role emphasizes scope definition, scheduling, risk management, design reviews, supplier coordination, and test execution, with travel up to 25% and a requirement for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required)
• Advanced degree preferred for senior level
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, objectives, and deliverables for motion controls hardware with the team
• Plan and manage schedules, resources, and budgets to keep execution on target
• Coordinate documentation, design reviews, and verification activities

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Motion controls

Systems engineering

Risk management

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

CAD/PLM tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Project Engineer or Sr. Principal Project Engineer in Elkton, MD to lead motion controls hardware projects, coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and systems teams to deliver on-time, on-budget solutions for space and defense applications.

The role emphasizes scope definition, scheduling, risk management, design reviews, supplier coordination, and test execution, with travel up to 25% and a requirement for a Secret clearance.