Sr. Principal

1 week ago


Palmdale CA, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Category: Engineering
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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 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. 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 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. 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. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The 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 (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. 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 Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4 or more years' experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master's Degree with 3 or more years' experience OR PhD with 0 or more years' experience.
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4):
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 or more years' experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master's Degree with 6 or more years' experience OR PhD with 4 or more years' experience.
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.
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.
Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes.
Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio).
Experience in the development, integration, and deployment of network architecture and digital infrastructure.
Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates.
Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems.
Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, and/or production manufacturing operations.
Digital Manufacturing experience.
Architecture, Design & Integration experience for engineering systems and software.
Technical Writing capability.
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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.



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