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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Principal /Sr. Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Palmdale, California, United States, 93552


Requisition ID: R10168287

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Palmdale, California, United States of America | San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a

Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3)/ Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4)

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in

Palmdale, CA, or San Diego, CA with Hybrid as available.

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. This role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations are met. You will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3):

Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 5 or more years' experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production;

OR

Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 3 or more years' experience

OR

PhD degree in a STEM discipline with 0 or more years’ experience.

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and proficient with the use of Cameo.

Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy.

Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).

Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls.

Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.

A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4):

Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 9 or more years' experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production;

OR

Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 7 or more years' experience

OR

PhD degree in a STEM discipline with 4 or more years’ experience.

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and proficient with the use of Cameo.

Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy.

Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).

Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls.

Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.

A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Special Program Access.

Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments.

Well-versed in system engineering processes.

Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio).

Experience in the development, integration, and deployment of network architecture and digital infrastructure.

Experience in generating requirements from vague customer needs.

Proposal experience, and experience in other early phases of program lifecycle.

Advanced Communication Systems Experience.

Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules.

Experience with Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.

CAM Experience.

Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems.

Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID.

Extensive experience working with Edge Devices (EUD).

Working knowledge of classified information systems infrastructure.

Digital Manufacturing experience.

Architecture, Design & Integration experience for engineering systems and software.

Technical Writing capability.

Salary Range:

$107,300 - $160,900

Salary Range 2:

$133,000 - $199,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

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