Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3 to to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
- Authorize and maintains production plans that detail the assembly of spacecraft hardware
- Participates in design peer reviews to ensure designs are manufacturable and engineering documentation aligns with strict processes and procedures
- Evaluates non-conforming product and develops rework procedures to return fit/form/function to flight hardware
- Partners with cross-functional groups to conduct root cause and corrective action investigations
- Optimizes operational workflow by developing manufacturing processes and introducing new tools and techniques for manufacturing propulsion systems
- Responds to changing design requirements at all stages of the build process by revising production plans and returning product to the intended flight configuration
- Provides direct support to Technicians on the manufacturing floor in a rapid-pace environment
- Acts as manufacturing lead on assigned programs to ensure roadblocks are quickly alleviated while maintaining budget and schedule
- Ensures processes and procedures comply with industry and internal standards
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree (Four Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted)
- No clearance required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or other related STEM area and at least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Process Engineering, Production, or related area - OR - a Master's degree with 3 years of applicable experience (Four years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted)
- No clearance required
- Experience with welding, bonding, mechanical assembly, and hazardous lifts
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
- Experience with manufacturing and assembling flight hardware
- Experience with propulsion systems build flow and/or design
- Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MES, Solumina, TIPQA, Windchill
- Experience working in an ISO or AS9100 environment
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary 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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $83,400–$125,200 a year
- 19% below the $129,000 median for Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Jobera (389 salaries).
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 17, 2026
- Last seen
- October 18, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 18, 2026
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