Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems
Job Description
This position is for the project engineer responsible for the NIMS program which is currently in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. This position is very fast-paced and presents challenges such as tight deadlines and constant changes. You must be comfortable communicating and presenting with all levels of management/leadership as you will be the Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Salt Lake City manufacturing readiness non-recurring engineering tasks and Production Representative unit build and test. You will work closely with the design team coordinating and budgeting changes, aligning schedules, and providing feedback. You will coordinate all non-recurring activity with the Salt Lake City team and work closely with the SLC Integrated Product Team Lead, Operations Program Manager, Scheduler, and Integrated Product Team members.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Responsible for managing nonrecurring and recurring tasks and projects including accountability for cost, schedule, performance through all phases, and execution of transition to production activities of the developed systems to program and functional manufacturing spaces.
• Coordinates/leads multi-disciplined teams to solve complex technical problems (design and/or manufacturing related).
• Directly supports various IPTL and customers as the Control Account Manager for Salt Lake City activity including program risk and opportunity management.
• Presents at program reviews to directors and vice presidents.
The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written and verbally, motivate and lead technical teams, execute complex technical projects with little or no direction, and present data and coordinate with senior program and operations leadership.
Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems:
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Control Account Management and/or Earned Value Management experience.
• Engineering experience.
• Experience using project management tools and practices.
• Experience executing complex technical projects with little or no direction.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as a Control Account Manager or Earned Value Management on a large development program.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Extensive experience working with technical drawings and specifications.
• Extensive experience planning and managing technical projects Experience with Experience with Inertial systems, Inertial sensors, related technology, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with assembly & test processes.
• Experience with SAP/ERP system.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Management
• Active Secret Clearance.
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.
This position is for the project engineer responsible for the NIMS program which is currently in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. This position is very fast-paced and presents challenges such as tight deadlines and constant changes. You must be comfortable communicating and presenting with all levels of management/leadership as you will be the Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Salt Lake City manufacturing readiness non-recurring engineering tasks and Production Representative unit build and test. You will work closely with the design team coordinating and budgeting changes, aligning schedules, and providing feedback. You will coordinate all non-recurring activity with the Salt Lake City team and work closely with the SLC Integrated Product Team Lead, Operations Program Manager, Scheduler, and Integrated Product Team members.
What You'll Get to Do:
• Responsible for managing nonrecurring and recurring tasks and projects including accountability for cost, schedule, performance through all phases, and execution of transition to production activities of the developed systems to program and functional manufacturing spaces.
• Coordinates/leads multi-disciplined teams to solve complex technical problems (design and/or manufacturing related).
• Directly supports various IPTL and customers as the Control Account Manager for Salt Lake City activity including program risk and opportunity management.
• Presents at program reviews to directors and vice presidents.
The ideal candidate must be able to communicate written and verbally, motivate and lead technical teams, execute complex technical projects with little or no direction, and present data and coordinate with senior program and operations leadership.
Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems:
• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Control Account Management and/or Earned Value Management experience.
• Engineering experience.
• Experience using project management tools and practices.
• Experience executing complex technical projects with little or no direction.
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience as a Control Account Manager or Earned Value Management on a large development program.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Extensive experience working with technical drawings and specifications.
• Extensive experience planning and managing technical projects Experience with Experience with Inertial systems, Inertial sensors, related technology, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience with assembly & test processes.
• Experience with SAP/ERP system.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Management
• Active Secret Clearance.
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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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