Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 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.The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) Microelectronics Design & Applications (MDA) Business Area pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical, new energy-efficient computing systems. Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore's Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems. You'll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter.The NGMC MDA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This position requires work onsite at either our Advanced Technologies Laboratory located in Linthicum, MD or in Annapolis Junction, MDCandidate will work as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting packaging development and deployment of superconducting and quantum computing technology. Candidate will interface with design engineering team to perform Design for Manufacturing (DFM) assessments and make recommendations to optimize designs for common manufacturing processes (machining, turning, grinding, Wire EDM, etc.). Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for all first-article assemblies. Once the first-article assemblies are complete, the candidate will develop work instructions and provide feedback to the design engineering team. For non-first article assemblies built by technicians, the candidate will perform quality assurance inspections on all received material and subassemblies, providing feedback to technicians as required. Finally, this candidate may be asked to step into roles that are adjacent to inventory management, lab management, and general technical leadership.This position can be filled at the Principal OR Sr. Principal level based on the qualifications below:Basic Qualifications for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering field and 5 years of relevant technical experience; Master's Degree in relevant engineering field and 3 years of relevant technical experience; PhD in relevant engineering field and 1 year of relevant technical experience. An additional 4 years of relevant technical experience can be added in lieu of degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Proficiency reading and interpreting 3D models and engineering drawings.
Deep understanding of mechanical engineering standards and practices.
Deep understanding of many different manufacturing techniques, including but not limited to EDM, manual and CNC milling and turning, sheet metal processing, and 3D printing.
Demonstrated experience writing documentation on processes and procedures.
Demonstrated experience providing feedback on design and assembly of systems.
Ability to communicate effectively to team members on technical and non-technical subjects both verbally and in writing.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering field and 8 years of relevant technical experience; Master's Degree in relevant engineering field and 6 years of relevant technical experience; PhD in relevant engineering field and 4 years of relevant technical experience. An additional 4 years of relevant technical experience can be added in lieu of degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Proficiency reading and interpreting 3D models and engineering drawings.
Deep understanding of mechanical engineering standards and practices.
Deep understanding of many different manufacturing techniques, including but not limited to EDM, manual and CNC milling and turning, sheet metal processing, and 3D printing.
Demonstrated experience writing documentation on processes and procedures.
Demonstrated experience providing feedback on design and assembly of systems.
Ability to communicate effectively to team members on technical and non-technical subjects both verbally and in writing.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications for both Principal and Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering OR a Masters in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
Experience with storeroom or inventory management.
Experience with cross-functional team leadership.
Experience working in a lab environment.
Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00Salary Range 2: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA 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.

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