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Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems Security Clearance

Job in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84101, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available 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 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Sr.

Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer located in Salt Lake City, UT . This position is in support of operations at the Salt Lake City Facility which produces Inertial Navigation Systems and related products primarily for the military. This position follows projects through all manufacturing readiness level phases: concept development, design, fabrication/assembly/test at lab level, production environment demo, full production operations implementation, sustainment/maintenance/ continuous improvement.

It is responsible for maintaining the designs (drawing packages) for a portfolio of products which includes approval of all changes and ownership of the Engineering Change process. This position provides the Leadership/Management of Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) efforts from preparation of proposals to execution of the effort with responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance to contract requirements. It also provides management of Continuous Improvement projects and resolution of technical issues in manufacturing.

What You'll Get to Do:
* Responsible for managing technical projects (planning & execution) including accountability for cost, schedule & performance through all phases and execution of transition-to-production activities

* Manage product line sustainment activities including design maintenance (drawing packages), obsolescence reviews, and incorporation of changes into manufacturing

* Coordinate/lead multi-disciplined teams to solve complex technical problems (design and/or manufacturing related) or to make improvements to products or processes

* Support or lead proposals to provide quotes to internal or external customers

* Directly support various Program Managers and customers as the technical focal point for Salt Lake City activity including program risk

* Present at program reviews, often at the director level Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR Master's degree in a STEM related field with 6 or more years of relevant work experience

* Broad based engineering experience across multiple disciplines

* Experience using project management tools and understanding of practices including tracking cost, schedule, and performance

* Experience planning and executing complex technical projects with little or no direction

* Experience presenting data and coordinate with senior program and operations leadership

* Experience leading technical teams

* Experience as a Control Account Manager or with Earned Value Management

* The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

* US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer:
* Master's degree in Engineering or Management

* Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

* Experience reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications

* Extensive experience planning and managing technical projects

* Experience with Inertial systems, Inertial sensors and related technology and have knowledge of manufacturing

* Experience with assembly & test processes

* Experience with SAP ERP system 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:
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