Northrop Grumman · 4 months ago
Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer
Corinne, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement nondestructive inspection techniques for rocket motors and aerospace components, ensuring product quality and compliance with regulations.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Designs NDT inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes
Ensures NDT processes and procedures follow best practices, regulations, and procedures
Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements
Reviews engineering designs and drawings providing correct NDT method description for the critical defect size and type of material being inspected
Prepare inspection documentation to identify test parameters and requirements
Develop and produce formal customer reports containing recommendations, computer generated graphics, plots, tables, summaries and comparisons. Maintain & archive electronic and hard copy inspection data and reports
Communicate and interact extensively with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel
Assist in the performance of inspector training, including training module creation
Perform technical audits of NDT personnel in the field
Review NDT inspection reports for accuracy, completeness, and procedural adherence
Analyze, interpret and convert data into format for engineering analysis
Support activities as required such as proposal support, process instruction revisions, new test development, interpretation of customer’s technical specifications, and support of internal or external meetings
Engineer must understand all safety risks of the process and design the processes such that safety risks are mitigated or eliminated
All processes must meet the minimum standard as outlined in (HOPs) Hazards Operation Standard
Understands and comply with DOD4145.26 ATF
Engineers work closely with the Hazards Analysis and Cross Functional Engineering group in designing and setting up the processes
Supports cross function matrixed investigation teams with emphasis on root cause analysis, process failure modes, non-conformances and effective analysis
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with 5 years' experience in a manufacturing, quality, or engineering environment, 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite)
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with 8 years' experience in a manufacturing, quality, or engineering environment, 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
Holding for at least 2 years one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a pre-requisite)
This is a very hands-on position. Will be working on the shop floor with the technicians
Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT)
Will cross train in other NDT methods
Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification
This position will require some travel and after-hours and weekend support
Preferred
Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software
Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative relationships with all levels within the organization and outside
Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter
Hands on experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma tools
Background in NDT of Aerospace products
Experience investigating, performing root cause analysis, and recommending corrective measures
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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