2026 Associate Engineer / Engineer - Plymouth MN

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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.Northrop Grumman is seeking a Associate Engineers for an entry-level opportunity. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Plymouth, MN.
This Engineer will provide engineering oversight and hands-on support for large caliber ammunition (LCA) production programs and other Northrop Grumman ammunition projects. The role focuses on 120 mm and 105 mm cartridges and propulsion systems, ensuring robust, high-quality manufacturing across NG facilities and subcontractors.
The Engineer will apply strong engineering fundamentals, demonstrate clear communication with those they interact with, and must be able to support up to 25% domestic travel.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Armament Systems team within our Weapon Systems Division.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Process Development & Oversight - Design, qualify, and maintain production processes at Plymouth, other NG sites, and partner subcontractors.
Manufacturing Support - Act as the engineering liaison for a remotely located supplier production line, providing virtual troubleshooting, technical guidance, and performance monitoring to resolve day-to-day issues and ensure compliance with NG specifications
Failure Investigation - Lead root-cause analysis (8D) and drive corrective-action implementation for defects.
Technical Communication - Deliver clear, concise updates (oral and written) to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
Test Data Interpretation - Review acceptance and qualification test results for ammunition materials and components, providing engineering insight.
Milestone Delivery - Contribute to the timely completion of program-specific milestones and deliverables.
Customer & Supplier Representation - Act as the NG point-of-contact, presenting technical information and fostering relationships.
Travel - Up to 25 % domestic travel to customer sites, supplier facilities, and NG locations.
Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement lean initiatives (value-stream mapping, SPC, PFMEA, mistake-proofing, gauge R&R, first-article inspection, etc.).
Manufacturing Engineering Practices - Apply and manage best-in-class tools such as production readiness reviews, equipment/gauge qualifications, capacity analysis, and statistical process control.