Principal Process Engineer

Northrop Grumman

73d • $95,800 - $143,600

About The Position

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Principal Process Engineer with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative Software Technologies Organization to help develop, enhance and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will support ongoing coolant process developments and improvements along with laboratory process enhancements to support ISO17025 certification. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Process Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A strong understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials engineering is required.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• 5 years of proven experience with incorporating feedback from various sources, including technicians, operators, and engineers, to ensure technical and ergonomic capabilities in processes.
• 5 years of experience establishing standard operating procedures and engaging the operations team to ensure these are followed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with industry and government specifications related to testing and performance of coolant.
• Experience testing and reviewing performance data in accordance with internal and industry specifications.
• Ability to work independently and under tight schedule constraints to deliver quantifiable results with documented recommendations for when to establish new processes.
• Ability to read and understand established processes while looking for opportunities for existing process improvement to increase output while decreasing costs.
• Strong technical writing skill and the ability to write process documentation with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Safely execute, document, and improve chemical engineering and analytical chemistry processes.
• Interface with manufacturing and engineering to identify opportunities for new chemical process development and opportunities for existing process improvement.
• Apply process improvement and engineering methodologies to effectively improve and align sector, division, business unit, and section level processes, and coordinate the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of identified chemical processes to the engineering team.
• Work with a team of diverse individuals to provide data driven decisions for new process execution.
• Review and understand internal, industry, and customer requirements to ensure our processes align.
• Participate in both Process and Manufacturing readiness reviews across the division and integrate new capabilities and tools into existing processes.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree