Posted:
5/27/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Kansas, United States ⋅ Wichita, Kansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
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 Liaison/MRB Engineer or Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Wichita, KS.
This requisition may be filled as either a Liaison/MRB Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer (level 3) based on the qualifications below.
Key Responsibilities:
The Liaison/MRB Engineer will be responsible for dispositioning discrepant supplier material tags.
The successful candidate will have experience designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from advanced composite and metallic materials.
Tasks will include interfacing with multiple suppliers and stakeholder groups (such as Structural Analysis, Materials & Processing and Manufacturing personnel) in the design center and build facilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System, MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature is a plus.
Basic Qualifications for a Liaison Engineer Level 2:
Liaison/MRB Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related professional/military experience, to include a background in advanced composite airframe structures; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.
Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.
Experience with military specs and standards.
Experience with repair processes for advanced composite materials and processes used in aerospace structures.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Liaison Engineer Level 3:
Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5+ years related professional/military experience, to include a background in advanced composite airframe structures; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related professional/military experience.
Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.
Experience with military specs and standards.
Experience with repair processes for advanced composite materials and processes used in aerospace structures.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current, in-scope DoD Secret clearance (or higher)
Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
Current NGAS MRB "EN" buyoff authority
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Experience interfacing with a military customer
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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