Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Energetics Manufacturing
- Salary
- $11K–$136KUSD
- Moves you to
- United States
- Support
- Relocation support
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Description
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, Space Systems, is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Energetics Engineer (level 4) or Principal (Level 3) to join our Rocket Motor Nozzle Manufacturing team. This position will be located at our facility located in Promontory, Utah.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
- Able to demonstrate and instill a strong safety culture in daily operations
- Developing and continuously improving manufacturing processes
- Supporting manufacturing operations, to include composites manufacturing, machining, rubber layup and molding, chemical bonding, primers and coatings, and complex assemblies
- Performing cause and corrective action investigations to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools
- Working with concurrent engineering team to create Build-to-Packages (i.e. engineering and planning documents)
- Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning
- Preparing and presenting technical presentations to VSET, leadership, and to the customers for review and approval
- Performing table top reviews
- Monitoring production events and utilizing SPC tools to ensure process control
- Developing and incorporating process improvements
- Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions
- Supporting design, checkout, qualification and implementation of new or modified tooling or equipment
Skills & Qualifications
- Self-Starter that takes initiative to complete tasks and assignments with little supervision
- Good problem-solving skills and strong oral and written communication skills
- Good organization and multi-tasking skills
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications, GD&T standards
- Experience writing shop planning (preferred)
- Experience with 3D modeling software
- Experience working with rubbers, metals, and composite materials (preferred)
- Strong inter-personal and Customer Service Skills
- Statistical Process Controls (SPC)
This position can be filled either as a Sr. Principal (Level 4) or Principal (Level 3)
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 5 years’ experience /or 3 years of experience with a master's degree.
- Experience leading a team or project
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security Clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree with 8 years’ experience /or 6 years of experience with a master's degree.
- Experience leading a team or project
- Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience writing electronic shop instructions
- Must be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Manufacturing Planning and MRP software
- Experience with PLM Software (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.)
- Experience with using 3D modeling software (Solidworks, NX, Pro-E, etc.)
- Experience working with Aerospace standards and the implementation of standards across cross-functional teams
- Experience with chemical and mechanical bonding processes—rubber and composite molding processes
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About Us
We are a pioneering company.
With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.