Manufacturing/Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 2/3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer or Principal Manufacturing Engineer to support production in St. Augustine, Florida.

Manufacturing Engineers are core integrators of the production line. They define how aircraft are assembled on the production floor, interpret aircraft design requirements, develop manufacturable build plans, and create clear work instructions that guide technicians through each step.

The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish build processes and tooling while providing hands-on technical support to resolve build issues and nonconformances in real time. Manufacturing Engineers develop practical technical solutions to complex problems, helping ensure that each aircraft is built as designed, delivered on schedule, and ready to meet mission needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret aircraft design requirements for manufacturability and translate them into clear, executable manufacturing work instructions.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Production, Tool Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Quality to define build processes, incorporate drawing changes, and establish tooling requirements for current and new production.
• Develop, release, and maintain Manufacturing Engineering documentation, including work instructions, visual aids, and Bills of Material.
• Provide technical liaison support to production personnel by troubleshooting build issues and resolving tooling- or process-related problems.
• Investigate nonconformances and develop compliant repair dispositions to support work-order dispositions.
• Develop and deliver process training to production and support personnel to ensure consistent execution of manufacturing methods.
• Support site safety initiatives related to manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Communicate effectively with multiple levels of leadership, customers, and suppliers.

Basic Qualifications

Manufacturing Engineer Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment, or a master’s degree with 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work any shift or an extended work week as business needs require.
• Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret clearance and any program access authorizations required for the position within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Principal Manufacturing Engineer Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of work experience in an engineering manufacturing environment, or a master’s degree in a STEM field and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government clearance.
• Active Special Program Access (PAR).
• Background in aerospace manufacturing with systems integration, testing, flight operations, and or similar experience.
• Strong avionics, electrical aircraft systems and or flight test experience.
• Engineering degree in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience drafting, maintaining, and modifying work instructions and/or process specifications.
• Experience using NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience using SAP and MES or similar systems.
• Experience using RCCA tools such as Five Whys, Pareto analysis, and fishbone analysis.

Primary Level Salary Range

$72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The 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.