Posted:
5/14/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Florida, United States ⋅ Melbourne, Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Production Engineering and Operations (PE&O) organization. The position will be in Melbourne, FL.
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 can provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Model-Based Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.
Job Duties:
Execution of Sector Model-Based Manufacturing Digital Solution Development, including:
We offer flexible work arrangements, including a 9/80 work schedules, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications:
Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 4):
Bachelor’s degree and 8 year or experience in the following engineering fields; Manufacturing, Quality, Production, Industrial, Process, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics OR Masters with 6 years of experience in mentioned fields; OR PhD with 4 years of experience
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Clearance clearance and Special Access Program (PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
Experience and process knowledge in aerospace manufacturing.
Knowledge of data analytics
Experience in creating CPLM and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Work Instructions.
System Application and Production (SAP) knowledge.
Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment.
Experience working with Aeronautics Sector Production Engineering and Operations tools and processes in a manufacturing environment
Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment.
Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and/or 3-D models.
Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, or Machining/Fabrication Processes.
Experience in Lean Six Sigma.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
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