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Principal Engineer Industrial

Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer Industrial

full-timePosted: Aug 12, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026United States-Maryland-Baltimore

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Manufacturing Operations Engineering Organization as a Principal Industrial Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.What You’ll Get to Do: Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvementMonitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity managementCoordinate facility capital plan executionDefine and document process designs (product routings)Use and maintain models for standard work assignmentsLead Continuous Improvement activities (e.g. 5-S, VSM, 6-Sigma)May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measuresMay manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operationsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 5 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing; Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering or ManufacturingExperienced technical work in a manufacturing or production environmentAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications:Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceAdvanced degree (MS) in Industrial or Systems or Mechanical EngineeringProfessional experience in Industrial engineeringExperience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemExperience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industriesTechnical experience working in a production environmentNorthrop 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!#MPRPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00The 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.

Locations

  • United States-Maryland-Baltimore

Skills Required

  • Operations Engineeringintermediate
  • Industrial engineeringintermediate
  • SAPintermediate
  • defenseintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 5 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing; Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing (experience, 5 years)
  • Experienced technical work in a manufacturing or production environment (experience)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (experience)
  • U.S. Citizenship required (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 5 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing; Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related STEM field with 3 years of experience in Operations Engineering or Manufacturing (experience, 5 years)
  • Experienced technical work in a manufacturing or production environment (experience)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (experience)
  • Advanced degree (MS) in Industrial or Systems or Mechanical Engineering (degree in industrial or systems or mechanical engineering)
  • Professional experience in Industrial engineering (experience)
  • Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (experience)
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries (experience)
  • Technical experience working in a production environment (experience)
  • Active/Current U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (experience)
  • Advanced degree (MS) in Industrial or Systems or Mechanical Engineering (degree in industrial or systems or mechanical engineering)
  • Professional experience in Industrial engineering (experience)
  • Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (experience)
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive industries (experience)
  • Technical experience working in a production environment (experience)
  • 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. (experience)
  • 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! (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvement
  • Monitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity management
  • Coordinate facility capital plan execution
  • Define and document process designs (product routings)
  • Use and maintain models for standard work assignments
  • Lead Continuous Improvement activities (e.g. 5-S, VSM, 6-Sigma)
  • May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures
  • May manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations
  • Monitor labor performance and develop plans for improvement
  • Monitor capital resource loading and develop plans for capacity management
  • Coordinate facility capital plan execution
  • Define and document process designs (product routings)
  • Use and maintain models for standard work assignments
  • Lead Continuous Improvement activities (e.g. 5-S, VSM, 6-Sigma)
  • May establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures
  • May manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations

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