Principal​/Sr. Principal Execution Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Polygraph

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Principal / Sr. Principal Change Execution Engineer to support advanced technology development programs. This position is located at the Linthicum, MD location. This position will work closely with design, manufacturing, equipment, and process engineering groups to oversee implementation of approved changes within a structured change management team.

• Manages and implements changes to products, processes, or documentation, ensuring they are done efficiently and with minimal disruption. Key responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams like design, manufacturing, and quality, evaluating the impact of proposed changes, and tracking their status from request to implementation. This role requires strong project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Oversee the entire process of an engineering change, from request and approval to release and full implementation.
• Evaluate proposed changes for their impact on cost, schedule, materials, and product performance.
• Ensure all changes are properly documented and align with company and regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with changes to minimize disruptions to production and operations.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance the change management process, streamline workflows, and reduce lead times.
• Track progress, report on the status of changes, and facilitate meetings to address issues and concerns across departments.
• Help to identify software and systems needed for successful change execution procedures.

This is a dual level requisition which can be filled as a Principal or Sr. Principal Factory Change Execution Engineer

• A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 0 years of experience with a PhD.
• Experience with modern automated factory systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab.
• Understanding of business processes, best practices, and QMS components for managing changes in a semiconductor or microelectronics fabrication line.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present frequent updates to management.
• Must be willing to work on site 100% of time.
• Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.

• A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.
• Experience with modern automated factory systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and scientists in a change management setting.
• Demonstrated history of mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Understanding of business processes, best practices, and QMS components…