Principal Energetics MFG Engineer​/Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer –Level 3 or Level 4

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
No. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal EnergeticsMFG Engineer / Sr. Principal EnergeticsMFG Engineer – Level3 or Level4 to join our team in Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This position will work a 4‑/10 schedule, with every Friday off. As demand grows, scheduled Friday workdays, rotating shifts, and overtime may be required.

• Create, maintain, and evolve electronic process‑planning documentation for structural hardware.
• Lead corrective‑action investigations for hardware non‑conformances, driving root‑cause resolution and closure.
• Provide expert interpretation of complex drawings, specifications, and interface‑control documents, translating them into clear, actionable process guidance.
• Serve as the technical liaison for operators, clarifying work‑instruction intent and answering detailed technical questions.
• Verify readiness of work instructions, flight‑critical parts, and materials for new or revised processes.
• Participate in, and often chair, pre‑build and post‑build reviews, delivering data‑driven improvement recommendations.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing steps to identify efficiency gains, waste reduction, and safety‑improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate tool and fixture usage, flagging any potential impacts on flight hardware and recommending corrective measures.
• Mentor junior engineers (Level1/2), delegate tasks, and prioritize work to meet critical program milestones.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional/relevant experience.
• Approved STEM Master’s degree with 3 years of professional/relevant experience.
• Approved STEM PhD with 1 year of professional/relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in aerospace or high‑precision manufacturing.
• Proven expertise with reading, interpreting, and applying complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly & fastening, bonding/coating/paint processes, or safety‑critical handling & inspection (e.g., pyrotechnics, NDE).
• Proficiency with Microsoft
  365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) for documentation, data tracking, and collaboration.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary groups, operators, and senior leadership.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 49pounds.

• Approved STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional/relevant experience.
• Approved STEM Master’s degree with 6 years of professional/relevant experience.
• Approved STEM PhD with 3 years of professional/relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in aerospace or high‑precision manufacturing.
• Proven expertise with reading, interpreting, and applying complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly & fastening, bonding/coating/paint processes, or safety‑critical handling & inspection (e.g., pyrotechnics, NDE).
• Proficiency with Microsoft
  365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) for documentation, data tracking, and collaboration.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary groups, operators, and senior leadership.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 49pounds.

• 5+ years of professional engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑precision manufacturing environments, with demonstrated success delivering process‑focused projects that support flight‑critical hardware.
• Proven hands‑on expertise in a production…