Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Advanced Manufacturing Technology organization. This technical leadership role is located in El Segundo, CA. The Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer will lead a team of Manufacturing Systems Engineers in defining, developing, implementing, and transitioning new and disruptive technology solutions to our programs to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following: Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities Knowledge and execution of Contract Research & Development (CRAD) activities Work with Global Supply Chain and use Small Business experience and knowledge to act with speed on evolving and replacing baseline technologies Incorporate requirements into development plans and evaluate performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency Identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained Provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations Interface with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts Conduct performance assessments, and regular conversations about employee development, communication, compensation adjustments, training & educational oversight/ approval and other routine personnel issues Assess, prioritize and adjust staffing to current and projected program needs Facilitate engineering support, review and approval of Bid & Proposal (B&P) requests Support program gate reviews as the engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing) Coordinate across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains Make decisions that impact the organization, operations, and services in a timely manner, demonstrating the sense of urgency that is expected of all members of the organization Comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's Degree (STEM) AND 14 years of related professional/military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production OR a Master's Degree (STEM) AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production OR PhD Degree (STEM) AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in aviation, systems engineering, aerospace or manufacturing/production. Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs. Ability to travel 25-35% of the time. Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Experience working with Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) Division Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio) Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing production schedules and high delivery rates Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking) Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls Ability to lead through, overcome and adapt to obstacles and challenges. Ability to deal effectively with change and challenges and helps others to do the same. Technical Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience Experience in generating requirements, specifically, the ability to turn vague customer needs or stakeholder inputs into requirements. Siemens NX, TcE, CPLM, SAP, and Manufacturing Execution Systems Experience with production assembly/fabrication and/or production manufacturing operations Technical Writing capability Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems Architecture, Design & Integration experience for engineering systems and software Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, and/or production manufacturing operations. Experience with advanced networking capabilities Working knowledge of classified information systems infrastructure Experience working in a Research and Development environment. Ability to use Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and concepts to define functions and develop functional and performance requirements. Other Experience as Principal Investigator on government CRAD and/or Internal Research and Development programs. Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers such as Air Force and Navy Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00 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.

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