Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer

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.

At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.

• Support manufacturing by developing processes and methodologies with a focus on safety, yields, cost, and process stability and capability.
• Provide ROI justification for process improvements and equipment purchases.
• Develop and implement shop floor digital solutions for PM and Operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders when troubleshooting and developing failure mode corrective actions.
• Develop digital work instructions for manufacturing and maintenance tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production (Master’s degree: 3 years).
• Experience developing digital work instruction for complete processes or assemblies.
• Experience in MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production (Master’s degree: 6 years).
• Experience developing digital work instruction for complete processes or assemblies.
• Experience in MS Office software applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience with antenna and electronic warfare assemblies.
• DFM/DFA experience.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience in automation systems and experience in production environments.
• CAD modeling experience.
• Experience with PLCs and automation solutions.
• Six Sigma certification and proficiency in applied statistics.
• Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence to accelerate effective process development.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Your benefits will include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and additional benefits such as Education Assistance, Training and Development, a 9/80 Work Schedule (when available), and many more.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.