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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our Launch Vehicles team located in Chandler, AZ.

This position will be responsible for implementing, supporting, and sustaining the use of Manufacturing Engineering System (MES) work instructions for new production programs. The role will require communication between all stakeholders within the design & production lifecycle to ensure manufacturing processes are accounted for early on. A deep understanding of Integration & Test (I&T) procedures, such as: build sequence, tooling design, work cell layout(s), material handling, troubleshooting/corrective action, safety protocols, and quality assurance is required. This role will also assist in conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments & Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRA/MRL) evaluations. Frequent assessments of internal & external suppliers will be performed in accordance to Launch Vehicle & DoD standards. Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) concepts, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is highly desired.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering +5 years of experience; Masters Degree + 3 years of experience; PhD + 0 years of experience

• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering System (MES)

• Ability to obtain clearance

• US Citizenship

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Integration & Test (I&T)

• Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments & Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRA/MRL)

• Knowledge of Model-Based Definition (MBD) concepts, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.