Principal Engineer Process
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 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.
The Manufacturing Engineering Department is looking for a multi-disciplined Manufacturing Engineer to support all aspects of precision navigation instrument assembly and test in an Aerospace and Defense production environment.This position is full time onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.
What You Will Get To Do:
Process ownership is the key-special processing equipment, cleanroom fabrication, complex assemblies, custom designed test equipment, fascinating technology, major programs. The selected candidate will have responsibility in the following areas:
Process Design, Process Execution and Equipment:
- Takes ownership of the process flow and details-which would include performance of machinery, equipment, tools and the process itself-to verify their accuracy and efficiency.
- Able to investigate and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality and sustainment.
- Designing manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for production flow, equipment installation, processing steps, and material flow-most in a clean room environment.
- Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout. Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
- Integrates machine and equipment design into the factory and production conditions
- Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and has the capability to develop the control plan techniques.
- Able to incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
Product Design:
- Provides guidance to design engineering organization regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
- Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with requirements and regulations.
General:
- Candidate should demonstrate strong initiative and the desire for continuous improvement and technical growth.
- Candidate will be required to interface with design engineers, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, and shop floor personnel on a regular basis. Leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential.
- The qualified candidates must have a strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of technical principles and theories and a general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and a minimum 5 years of engineering experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD
- Expeincepreparing presentations, and briefing to Operations leadership, detailing process status, improvement actions and opportunities, and timelines for completion and execution
- Experienceworking as part of an integrated team including skilled technicians, engineering peers and Sr. level engineers
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced, highly technical work environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance which requires US citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a cleanroom wafer fab as a process owner (process, equipment, documentation, special training). Includes photolithography, resist spinning, familiar with Bosch etching process
- Experience with Silicon wafer processing equipment such as mask aligners, deep reactive ion ethers, plasma etchers, chemical baths
- Experience with measurement equipment profilometer, oxide measurement, IR, Z-scope
- Experience with Lithium Niobate wafer processing
- Experience with optical component manufacturing
- Experience with silicon chip assembly, dicing, wire-bonding
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What We Can Offer You:
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.
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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.