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Northrop Grumman · 1 week ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Metrology Level 3/4 - R10218335

Iuka, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $159K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace company that offers innovative opportunities for its employees. They are seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer to support the fabrication of composite and metallic parts by defining and collecting data during the build process using portable metrology systems. The role involves creating and executing CMM programs, managing metrology workflow, and serving as the main interface between engineering and metrology inspectors.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create, validate, and execute Coordinate-Measuring Machine (CMM) programs in support of large-scale composite and metallic aircraft components and assemblies and associated tooling

Develop and document best practices and procedures to effectively align all inspection plans across the different products

Properly evaluate and interpret engineering models, engineering GD&T intent, and inspection results

Manage daily metrology workflow to drive efficiency and optimal resource utilization

Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovative thinking

Perform measurements and data post processing using portable metrology systems such as Leica

Complete and maintain inspection records and nonconformance reports as applicable with accuracy and timeliness

Perform process checks/audits on all materials and equipment used on CMM

Serve as the main metrology interface between engineering and metrology inspectors

Qualification

Metrology equipmentGeometric dimensioningTolerancing (GD&T)CAD softwareData interpretationProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 4 years engineering work experience, or Masters in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience, or PhD in STEM with 0 years of engineering experience

Knowledge and practical experience using metrology equipment (eg Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)

Understanding Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and able to interpret engineering drawings and models

Experience with CAD (eg NX, Solidworks, CATIA)

Active DoD clearance required prior to start but not to apply

Active Special Program Access (PAR) required prior to start but not to apply

Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 years engineering work experience, or Masters in STEM with 6 years of engineering experience, or PhD in STEM with 4 years of engineering experience

Knowledge and practical experience using metrology equipment (eg Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)

Understanding of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and able to interpret engineering drawings and models

Experience with CAD (eg NX, Solidworks, CATIA)

Active DoD clearance required prior to start but not to apply

Active Special Program Access (PAR) required prior to start but not to apply