Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Metrology Level 3/R10218335
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Location: Iuka
Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Metrology Level 3/4 - R
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance ہوسے available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL minimum 10% of the Time
Description
Ваш>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 insatiazure drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Metarkeit Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in IUKA, MS. We work a 9/80 work week, which gives us every other Friday off to pursue passions outside the office. Travel is up to უხ%.
The position will support the aficionados of composite and metallic piece parts and large assembly in defining and collecting data during the build process using portable metrology systems such as laser tracker (Leica). Would you like to work on the cutting edge of aerospace? Come join our team!
Responsibilities
- Create, validate, and execute Coordinate‑Measuring Machine (CMM) programs in support of large‑scale composite and metallic aircraft components, assemblies, and associated tooling
- Develop and document best کند practices and procedures to effectively align all inspection plans across the different products
- Properly evaluate and interpret engineering models, engineering GD&T intent, and inspection results
- Manage daily metrology workflow to drive efficiency and optimal resource utilization
- Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovative thinking
- Perform measurements and data post‑processing using portable metrology systems such as Leica
- Complete and maintain inspection records and non‑conformance reports as applicable with accuracy and timeliness
- Perform process checks and audits on all materials and equipment used on CMM
- Serve as the main metrology interface between engineering and metrology inspectors
This role may be filled as a Principal/Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualifications below.
Principal Metrology Engineer Level 3
- Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 4 years engineering work experience, or Masters in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience, or PhD in STEM with 0 years of engineering experience
- Knowledge and practical experience using metrology equipment (e.g., Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and models
- Experience with CAD (e.g., NX, Solidworks, CATIA)
- Active DoD clearance required prior to start but not to apply
- Active Special Program Access (PAR) required prior to start but not to apply
Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer Level 4
- Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 years engineering work experience, or Masters in STEM with 6 years of engineering experience, or PhD in STEM with 4 years of engineering experience
- Knowledge and practical experience using metrology equipment (e.g., Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ability to interpret engineering drawings and models
- Experience with CAD (e.g., NX, Solidworks, CATIA)
- Active DoD clearance required prior to start but not to apply
- Active Special Program Access (PAR) required prior to start but not to apply
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience…
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