Associate Engineer Energetics Manufacturing

United States-Maryland-Elktonmid

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Responsibilities

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→Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to energetic materials production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
→Develop, maintain, and improve process control documentation, standard work, and operating procedures.
→Plan, design, and launch manufacturing lines for new products and product upgrades, including facility, utilities, and equipment requirements.
→Apply Lean principles (PES, 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, time studies) to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
→Perform capacity and line-balancing analyses; use digital modeling/simulation as needed to validate process and line performance.
→Define equipment specifications, lead technical evaluations with suppliers, and coordinate installation, qualification, and start-up.
→Establish TPM/PM requirements and provide technical training to operators and maintenance personnel.
→Analyze yield, scrap, defect, downtime, and cost data; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement to enhance capability and reduce cost.
→Lead or support RCCA, Process FMEA, and SPC efforts to manage risk and ensure stable, capable processes.
→Define safety requirements for new processes, facilities, and equipment in collaboration with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).
→Support the design, procurement, and continuous improvement of tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to enhance quality and productivity.

Requirements

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This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for an Engineer 1 are a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for an Engineer 2 are a Master’s Degree and 0 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience.

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution by December 2026
Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, or closely related discipline
Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Experience or coursework in stress calculations for support structures
Experience or coursework in Siemens NX and TcUA
Experience or coursework in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M)
Experience or coursework in machine shop fabrication practices and material selection
Experience or coursework in MS Suite of products
Experience or coursework with collaborating on team projects
Previous internship experience
Experience or coursework in CAD and Modeling

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,700.00 - $109,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.