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Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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 Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) division as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts.

What you will get to do:

  * ​Engaging with the AMS business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.

  * Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program

  * Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)

  * Leading design for automation efforts

  * Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities

  * Deploying digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning

  * Identifying producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.

  * Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for AMS programs

  * Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for AMS programs in the factory and supply base

The Manufacturing Systems Engineering must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation.   They must be able to communicate written and verbally, have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineering 4:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8+ years or more of relevant professional experience or 6 years or more with a Master's degree.

Experience with processes and materials used to make Actively Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) including semiconductor technology, microelectronic assembly, printed circuit board fabrication, surface mount technology, electromechanical assembly, and materials for RF performance.

Experience in manufacturing system engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, as well as providing technical leadership and guidance.

Experience with NCTA, CRAD, and Capital project including submittal and execution.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications for a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineering:

  •  5+ years of manufacturing process engineering related experience

  •  Experience with Line Replaceable Units (LRU) manufacturing

  •  Experience with new product development

  •  Experience with functional electrical test and Test Design Engineering (TDE)

  • Experience as a Manufacturing Leader in many of the phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.

  • Experience providing operations guidance and mentorship to technical engineering peers

  • Experience with analytical problem decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, solution implementation

  • Experience showcasing a project’s capabilities & benefits to existing and potential customers to secure funding & support development activities

  • Active Secret Clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

The 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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