RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in Iuka, MS.

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.

This position may be hired at either of the levels listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2):

Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1 or more year of engineering experience OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 years of engineering experience.Must have an ACTIVE DoD Secret level security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needsExperience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customersTechnical writing capability such at experience in drafting work instructions or technical detailsProject / Program Management skills such as proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking or similarBackground in composite fabrication and material handlingBackground in mechanical and bonded assemblies

Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3):

Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering experience; OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3 years of engineering experience OR PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 0 years of engineering experienceMust have an ACTIVE DoD Secret level security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by business needsExperience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customersTechnical writing capability such at experience in drafting work instructions or technical detailsProject / Program Management skills such as proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking or similarBackground in composite fabrication and material handlingBackground in mechanical and bonded assemblies

Preferred Qualifications: 

Digital manufacturing experienceCurrent Special Program AccessDemonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited informationWell-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 infrastructureExperience in generating requirements, specifically, the ability to turn vague customer needs or stakeholder inputs into requirementsProposal 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 ratesSiemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems. CAM ExperienceExperience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systemsExperience with automated solutions

Salary Range: $73,100.00 - $109,700.00Salary Range 2: $90,300.00 - $135,500.00

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.

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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.