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Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following: provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design, participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly, define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives. Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems

Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization.

Basic Qualifications (Manufacturing Engineer):

• Bachelor's STEM with 2 years experience OR Master’s STEM with 0 years experience OR Bachelors (Non-STEM) with 4 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR Master’s (Non-STEM) with 2 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR HS Diploma or Associates degree and 10 years of experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production

• Active in-scope DOD Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years as well as to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors

• Ability to work 1st shift "5am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and any work schedule (times may vary)

Basic Qualifications (Principal Manufacturing Engineer):

• Bachelor's STEM with 5 years experience OR Master’s STEM with 3 years experience OR

• Bachelors (Non-STEM) with 7 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR Master’s (Non-STEM) with 5 years experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production manufacturing operations OR

• HS Diploma or Associates degree and 13 years of experience in production assembly/fabrication including composites, metallic, coatings application, and/or production

• Active in-scope DOD Secret security clearance that has been granted / renewed within the past 5 years as well as to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors

• Ability to work 1st shift "5am-3:30pm" or 2nd shift "4:12pm-2:42am" and any work schedule (times may vary)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

• STEM Degree (Science, Technical, Engineering, or Mathematics)

• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment

• Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most position.

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Salary Range: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $74,900 USD - $112,300 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.