Sr Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

Role Description & Responsibilities:

Demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
Lead cross-discipline engineering team in IRAD nozzle projects in support of new business acquisitions
Perform Peer Reviews for Nozzle Bond and Assembly process changes
Overseeing process engineering tasks for IRAD nozzle projects and ensuring on time delivery
Mentoring other molding or bond and assembly engineers
Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
Leading cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
Authoring, updating, and peer reviewing manufacturing instructions
Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
Developing and incorporating process improvements, disseminating lessons learned to the engineering team and ensuring implementation
Troubleshooting production, tooling, and facility issues and implementing solutions
Leading design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment

Skills & Qualifications

Experience in flexseal and/or nozzle assembly qualification and acceptance testing
Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization and multi-tasking skills
Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
Experience with 3D modeling software as it pertains to hardware-tooling interfaces and Type I tool design
Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials
Strong interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
Experience utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to identify shifts/trends in manufacturing data, as well as a history of implementing effective process changes
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years' experience /or 3 years of experience with a master's degree.
Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience writing electronic shop instructions
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software

Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)

Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)

Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams

Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes-rubber and composite molding processes

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Brigham City, UT

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10229577

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-16T20:09:36