Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAPTRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Operations Team. This position is full time onsite in Baltimore, MD. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will be responsible for shaping and executing the Product Line strategy across the Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity (NIC) division as well as consulting as a subject matter expert on capital projects, MTA and IRAD efforts.

What you will get to do:

Engaging with the NIC business units during pre-proposal, proposal, and early execution program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes.

Developing a Manufacturing Plan for each phase of the program

Performing a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA)
Leading design for automation efforts

Cost Modeling and Design to Cost activities

Deploying digital transformation of MSE work products for the use of efficient and successful manufacturing planning

Identifying producibility gaps between current and required capabilities for executing on new hardware, then developing Manufacturing Maturity Plans (MMP) to address these gaps. MMPs will include but not be limited to execution of Affordability, Manufacturing Planning, NCTA Planning, Capital Planning and Strategic Sourcing Efforts.

Ensure success of critical Technology Demonstrator builds in the factory for AMS programs

Establishment of NCTA, CRAD, and Capital funding plans that ensure execution readiness for NIC programs in the factory and supply base

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer must perform in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high visibility operation. They must be able to communicate written and verbally, have a passion for people, innovation, and excellence, along with the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines to solve complex issues.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineering:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience (6 years with a Master's degree)

Experience with processes and materials used to make Actively Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESA) including semiconductor technology, microelectronic assembly, printed circuit board fabrication, surface mount technology, electromechanical assembly, and materials for RF performance Experience in manufacturing system engineering…