Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level 3/4

Company:  Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Location: Clearfield
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Requisition ID: R10165129

  • Category: Engineering

  • Location: Clearfield, Utah, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: Secret

  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

  • Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT.

As a member of the Affordably Long-Term Production and Scaling (ALPS) 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.

This role may be filled at a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3):

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4 or more years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 or more years of experience in mentioned fields.

  • Experience working with IPTs (Integrated Production Team), other stakeholders, and various customers.

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

  • Experience with Process Development & Controls.

  • Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.

  • Must obtain Interim Security Clearance prior to start.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.

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

Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4):

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 8 or more years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 or more years of experience in mentioned fields.

  • Experience working with IPTs (Integrated Production Team), other stakeholders, and various customers.

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

  • Experience with Process Development & Controls.

  • Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.

  • Must obtain Interim Security Clearance prior to start.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.

  • Current Special Program Access.

  • Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information.

  • 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.

  • Experience in generating requirements, specifically, the ability to turn vague customer needs or stakeholder inputs into requirements.

  • 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 and high delivery rates.

  • 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, and/or production manufacturing operations.

  • Extensive experience working with Edge Devices (EUD) (HoloLens1, HoloLens2, Tablets).

  • Working knowledge of classified information systems infrastructure.

  • Digital Manufacturing experience.

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

  • Technical Writing capability.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000

Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $172,300

The 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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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