Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$135,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team. This full-time, onsite position in Baltimore, Maryland, is responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division and serving as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA, and IRAD efforts. The engineer works with NIC business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to identify higher-yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes. The role develops manufacturing plans and readiness assessments, leads design-for-automation efforts, supports cost modeling and design-to-cost activities, and advances digital transformation of manufacturing systems engineering work products. The position identifies producibility gaps between current and required capabilities and develops Manufacturing Maturity Plans to address them. These plans may include affordability, manufacturing, NCTA, capital, and strategic sourcing planning. The engineer also helps ensure successful technology demonstrator builds and establishes NCTA, CRAD, and capital funding plans to support execution readiness in the factory and supply base. The role operates in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment and requires strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience with processes and materials used to manufacture 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 with manufacturing systems engineering processes and products throughout the program life cycle, including providing technical leadership and guidance.
Experience with NCTA, CRAD, and capital projects, including submittal and execution.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance as well as SAP/SAR clearances.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and collaborate with multiple disciplines.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of manufacturing process engineering-related experience.
Experience manufacturing Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
Experience with new product development.
Experience with functional electrical test and Test Design Engineering (TDE).
Experience as a Manufacturing Leader across multiple 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, and solution implementation.
Experience presenting project capabilities and benefits to current and potential customers to secure funding and support development activities.
Active Secret clearance.
Active SAP/SAR clearance.

Responsibilities

Engage with NIC business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution phases to provide insight into higher-yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.
Develop a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of a program.
Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs).
Lead design-for-automation efforts.
Conduct cost modeling and Design to Cost activities.
Deploy digital transformation of manufacturing systems engineering work products to improve manufacturing planning.
Identify producibility gaps between current and required capabilities and develop Manufacturing Maturity Plans to address them.
Include affordability, manufacturing planning, NCTA planning, capital planning, and strategic sourcing efforts in Manufacturing Maturity Plans as needed.
Ensure successful factory technology demonstrator builds for AMS programs.
Establish NCTA, CRAD, and capital funding plans to ensure execution readiness for NIC programs in the factory and supply base.
Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex issues in a fast-paced, high-visibility operation.

Benefits

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule where available
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position