Associate Engineer Manufacturing Systems

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Requisition ID: R10155487

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 2

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 an Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 1) or Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer develops requirements, performs technical planning, manufacturing system development/integration, verification and validation, and evaluates cost (implementation, savings and return on investment) and implementation/program risk impacts. Manufacturing systems engineers follow projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases: concept development, design, fabrication/assembly/test at lab level, production environment demo, full production operations implementation, sustainment/maintenance/ continuous improvement. These projects focus on advanced and emerging manufacturing capabilities/digital technologies with the goal of improving overall production manufacturing quality, span times/time to market and reduce cost. Leads project technical proposal/SOW writing & estimating while ensuring systemic conversion of requirements to design, implementation and production validations. Manages project cost and schedule through all phases and execution of transition to production activities of the developed systems to program and functional manufacturing spaces.

This position may be hired at a higher level.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Manufacturing Systems (Level 1):

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 or more years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Systems (Level 2):

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1 or more years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 0 years of experience in engineering, aviation, systems engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing/production

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active Special Program Access

• Experience in engineering product design and industrial design

• Experience with AR/VR/XR

Salary Range: $72,100 - $108,100
Salary Range 2: $87,200 - $130,800
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.