Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems at Northrop Grumman

Position Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems
Posted 2025 September 05
Expired 2025 October 05
Company Northrop Grumman
Location Sterling, VA | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Space Systems is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (level 1).  This position will be located at our Sterling, VA facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Authors and maintains production plans that detail the assembly of spacecraft hardware.
  • Participates in design peer reviews to ensure designs are manufacturable and engineering documentation aligns with strict processes and procedures.
  • Evaluates non-conforming product and develops rework procedures to return fit/form/function to flight hardware.
  • Partners with cross-functional groups to conduct root cause and corrective action investigations.
  • Optimizes operational workflow by developing manufacturing processes and introducing new tools and techniques for harness fabrication.
  • Responds to changing design requirements at all stages of the build process by revising production plans and returning product to the intended flight configuration.
  • Provides direct support to Technicians on the manufacturing floor in a rapid-pace environment.
  • Acts as manufacturing lead on assigned programs to ensure roadblocks are quickly alleviated while maintaining budget and schedule.
  • Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with industry and internal standards.
  • Designs and constructs full-scale mock-ups resembling spacecraft structure to aid in the manufacturing of exact-fit harnessing.
  • Onboards, and maintain new equipment and maintenance processes.

Areas of Specialty: Applicants should target expertise in at least one of the following areas:

  • Harness Cable Manufacturing
  • Circuit Card Assembly Manufacturing
  • Propulsion Weldment and Core Assembly Fabrication
  • ElectroMechanical: Machined Part, Coatings, and Bonding Assemblies

Basic Qualifications:

  • Associate Manufacturing Engineer (T01) : Bachelor's degree or higher with 0 years of experience required (4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US. Government DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Solumina / MES, TipQA, Costpoint/SAP, PTC Windchill/Thingworx, and Creo
  • IPC IPC-J-STD-001 or IPC/WHMA-A-620
  • Bachelor's degree degree in a STEM field
Primary Level Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00The 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.

Job Info:

  • Company: Northrop Grumman
  • Position: Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Space Systems
  • Work Location: Sterling, VA
  • Country: US

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