Posted:
5/13/2026, 6:13:01 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Palmdale, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Industrial Engineer / Principal Industrial Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA.
The Industrial Engineering Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Palmdale. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!
Responsibilities:
Develop and iterate on detail production build schedules by working closely with Development and Production Operations
Provide support to the manufacturing floor by working proactively with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving solutions.
Utilize various Continuous Improvement tools to analyze shop floor practices and processes for opportunities to minimize waste, reduce cost, increase capacity and optimize schedule.
Work with frontline leadership to assess current state reality and define future state possibilities
Provide tactics and training to frontline leaders and shop floor personnel to improve the current state and facilitate value generation
Conduct studies and generate metrics pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery.
Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence within program management and customers
Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery.
Provide capacity planning, rate tool analyses, and facility layouts to ensure the ongoing success of composite operations.
This requisition may be filled at either an Industrial Engineer (T02) or Principal Industrial Engineer (T03).
Basic Qualifications:
Industrial Engineer
Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 Years of relevant experience; Master of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 Years relevant experience.
Ability to work on an assembly floor.
Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint
Must have an active DOD Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Clearance is required to start. Special program access required to start
Principal Industrial Engineer
Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 Years of relevant experience; Master of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 Years relevant experience.
Ability to work on an assembly floor.
Proficient in MS Project, Excel & PowerPoint
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production system (MES, etc.)
Must have an active DOD Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Clearance is required to start. Special program access required to start
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Program Access
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
Master of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
Expertise using Excel, including macros, data mining, and pivot tables.
Experience with data analysis, or data visualization software applications
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production system (MES, etc.)
Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio software
Capacity and scheduling experience
Experience with data visualization & dashboard creation/ maintenance (Tableau, Power BI)
Project management experience
Report programming experience (SQL, Crystal, MS Query, Bus. Objects, etc.)
Experience performing Earned Value Management
Demonstrated interest in leadership.
Pay Range
Industrial Engineer: $83,400 - $125,500
Principal Industrial Engineer: $103,600 - 155,400
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software