RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Metrology 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 10%.

The position will support the fabrication 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 and assemblies and associated tooling

• Develop and document best 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 nonconformance reports as applicable with accuracy and timeliness

• Perform process checks/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.Basic Qualifications: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 (eg Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)

• Understanding Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and able to interpret engineering drawings and models

• Experience with CAD (eg NX, Solidworks, CATIA)

• Active DoD clearance required prior to start but not to apply

• Active Special Program Access (PAR) requited 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 (eg Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)

• Understanding of Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and able to interpret engineering drawings and models

• Experience with CAD (eg NX, Solidworks, CATIA)

• Active DoD clearance required prior to start but not to apply

• Active Special Program Access (PAR) requited prior to start but not to apply

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing metrology evaluations and data interpretation of large composite and metallic assemblies

• Experience with tooling both lamination molds and assembly tooling

• Knowledge of composite materials

Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,800.00 - $158,600.00

The 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.