Senior Principal Microelectronics Engineer - Space Manufacturing

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Microelectronics Engineer to support Space and Autoline Technology manufacturing at the SALT facility in Elkridge, MD. The role leads manufacturing engineering across programs, ensuring adherence to J-STD-001, IPC standards, AS9100, and process improvements in complex circuit card assemblies.

The candidate will drive design producibility, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration, with strong emphasis on lean methods and data-driven decisions. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with aerospace standards.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and Engineering Support: ensure sound processes for development, production, test and sustainment.
• Factory Support: develop assembly work instructions and advise on tooling.
• Process Development: create and manage process documentation and equipment implementation.
• Identify gaps and justify ROI for process improvements.
• Collaborate with lean and continuous improvement tools.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Design for manufacturability

J-STD-001

IPC standards

SPC

DOE

Six Sigma

SAP MRP

Project management

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Microelectronics Engineer to support Space and Autoline Technology manufacturing at the SALT facility in Elkridge, MD. The role leads manufacturing engineering across programs, ensuring adherence to J-STD-001, IPC standards, AS9100, and process improvements in complex circuit card assemblies.

The candidate will drive design producibility, tooling, and cross-functional collaboration, with strong emphasis on lean methods and data-driven decisions. U.S.