Principal Engineer Process

Northrop Grumman Process Engineer

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Our expertise is in delivering complex equipment to enable modern battlefields and support aviation missions. Our focus is in the world of avionics, radio, and electronic warfare product applications to enable networked communications.

As part of the corporation's Communications business unit, we are the 'equipment providers.' Our team of communication systems experts is developing next-generation ground radios for land forces, and our Electronic Warfare subject matter experts are creating the next generation of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) countermeasures to keep our soldiers safe when in harm's way.

What You'll Get to Do:

This role is in the Manufacturing organization and will report to the Process Engineering Manager overseeing advanced manufacturing, automation, and manufacturing research and development projects. The focus of this organization is in adding value and accelerating the manufacturing of products. This department is focused on modernizing and innovating the manufacturing and operations practices of the San Diego campuses to achieve strategic objectives and further differentiate the San Diego campuses from its competitors. Area of work for this position concentrates predominantly in Process Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing support for NGC's production of avionics or counter communications equipment.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Process Engineer, who will support the Production Organization based in San Diego, CA.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Process Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM area
• 5 or more years of relevant professional experience in Manufacturing or Engineering (or 3 years with an MS)
• Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development
• Experience in MS Office software applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications Principal Process Engineer:

• Experience in deploying automated equipment or robotics
• Knowledge in Material Science and Chemistry
• Knowledge of microelectronics technology and materials
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma
• Experience with underfill and/or conformal coating
• Familiarity with J-STD and MIL-STD requirements
• Experience with automated equipment and robotics
• Graduate of NGC Future Technical Leaders program

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!