Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 6 days ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Metrology Level 3/4
United States-Mississippi-Iuka
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $127K/yr
4+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers innovative solutions impacting lives around the world. They are seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer to support the fabrication of composite and metallic components by defining and collecting data during the build process using portable metrology systems. The role involves creating CMM programs, managing metrology workflows, and serving as the main interface between engineering and metrology inspectors.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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
Preferred
Experience performing metrology evaluations and data interpretation of large composite and metallic assemblies
Experience with tooling both lamination molds and assembly tooling
Knowledge of composite materials
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase