Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems - R10219059
Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer to support operations in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves managing technical projects, overseeing product line sustainment activities, and leading multi-disciplined teams to solve complex technical problems.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing technical projects (planning & execution) including accountability for cost, schedule & performance through all phases and execution of transition-to-production activities
Manage product line sustainment activities including design maintenance (drawing packages), obsolescence reviews, and incorporation of changes into manufacturing
Coordinate/lead multi-disciplined teams to solve complex technical problems (design and/or manufacturing related) or to make improvements to products or processes
Support or lead proposals to provide quotes to internal or external customers
Directly support various Program Managers and customers as the technical focal point for Salt Lake City activity including program risk
Present at program reviews, often at the director level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR Master's degree in a STEM related field with 6 or more years of relevant work experience
Broad based engineering experience across multiple disciplines
Experience using project management tools and understanding of practices including tracking cost, schedule, and performance
Experience planning and executing complex technical projects with little or no direction
Experience presenting data and coordinate with senior program and operations leadership
Experience leading technical teams
Experience as a Control Account Manager or with Earned Value Management
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance
US Citizenship required
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
Extensive experience planning and managing technical projects
Experience with Inertial systems, Inertial sensors and related technology and have knowledge of manufacturing
Experience with assembly & test processes
Experience with SAP ERP system
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
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.
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
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