Associate Manufacturing Engineer Security Clearance

Position: 2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position requires on-site support located in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following:
* Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design

* Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly

* Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives

* Provide liaison support for Engineering definition to influence low production costs for integrated assembly related to electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.

We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization. Basic Qualifications for an Associate Manufacturing Engineer: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
* Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by 2026.

* Be majoring in or having majored in Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar STEM degree.

* Foundational understanding of manufacturing operations, including composites, metallic structures, coatings application, and assembly processes.

* Proven ability to interface and communicate effectively with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors.

* Familiarity with: (1) CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Solid Works, NX), (2) reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models.

* Active DoD Clearance. Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) is required.

* Ability to work 1st shift (5:00 am - 3:30 pm) or 2nd shift (4:12 pm - 2:42 am); and any work schedule (times may vary) as determined by business needs.

* Availability for up to 10% travel. Physical Demands:
Liaison Manufacturing Engineer The following physical demands are essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
* Environmental Navigation:
Regularly move through and operate within manufacturing environments, including traversing units/products,…