Posted:
8/26/2024, 2:06:41 PM
Location(s):
Palmdale, California, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 3)/ Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA, or San Diego, CA with Hybrid as available.
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.
Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 or more years' experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3 or more years' experience OR PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 or more years’ experience.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and proficient with the use of Cameo.
Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls.
Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.
A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 4):
Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9 or more years' experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production; OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 7 or more years' experience OR PhD degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 4 or more years’ experience.
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and proficient with the use of Cameo.
Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking).
Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls.
Ability to travel 20-35% of the time.
A current and active DoD Secret level security clearance with a periodic re-investigation OR an original adjudication date completed within the last 5 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
Current Special Program Access.
Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information.
Well-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 infrastructure.
Experience in generating requirements, specifically, the ability to turn vague customer needs or stakeholder inputs into requirements.
Proposal 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 rates.
Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems.
CAM Experience.
Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems.
Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, and/or production manufacturing operations.
Extensive experience working with Edge Devices (EUD) (HoloLens1, HoloLens2, Tablets).
Working knowledge of classified information systems infrastructure.
Digital Manufacturing experience.
Architecture, Design & Integration experience for engineering systems and software.
Technical Writing capability.
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