Principal / Sr. Principal CNC Machining Engineer Level 3 / 4

Requisition ID : R10180685

Category : Research and Sciences

Location : Clearfield, Utah, United States of America

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available : 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal CNC Machining Engineer Level 3 / 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT and will have a focus on CNC machining and trim of composite materials . This position requires an expert in a wide variety of machining related activities, including writing, running, and debugging machine programs (Simmons and focus controllers), overseeing machining and unique one-off composite parts, writing specifications for CNC machine procurement on new programs, trim optimization on existing programs, and planning, maintenance, and stocking for existing machines on plant.

Responsibilities :

Develop processes and optimize machining / trim solutions for pilot scale, demonstrators, and production hardware of complex composite materials.

Manage scheduling, allocation, calibration, outfitting, upgrading, etc., of multiple machining centers on plant.

Solve technical issues using root cause methodologies based on underlying scientific principles and an understanding of chemical processes.

Provide technical decisions and recommendations based on data and project outcomes.

Lead development efforts to reduce cost, increase process efficiency, and ensure consistent quality in support of current and future programs.

Work with internal and external partners to champion and ensure success of R&D projects.

Act as principal investigator on selected new proposals and projects.

Manage execution of the project requirements to cost and schedule objectives.

Foster an environment of cooperation and teamwork within the Process and Technology Development team.

This role may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal CNC Machining Engineer Level 3 / 4 depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications :

Principal CNC Machining Engineer Level 3 :

Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 5 years of engineering experience in the following fields : Process, Design, Product, Material, CNC Machining, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, Design, Application, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Automotive, Medical Engineering, Electronics, Tooling Engineer, Development, Research OR; Masters in a STEM field with 3 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields OR; PhD in STEM with 1 year of engineering experience in mentioned fields.

Experience in Material and Process Engineering.

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Sr. Principal CNC Machining Engineer Level 4 :

Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 8 years of engineering experience in the following fields : Process, Design, Product, Material, CNC Machining, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Systems, Design, Application, Aerospace, Aeronautics, Automotive, Medical Engineering, Electronics, Tooling Engineer, Development, Research OR; Masters in a STEM field with 6 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields OR; PhD in STEM with 4 years of engineering experience in mentioned fields.

Experience in Material and Process Engineering.

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Clearance.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications :

Aerospace composite machining methods.

Experience in Material and Process Engineering in composite material machining.

Active, In scope DoD Secret clearance.

Proficiency with CNC Machining and setup.

Experience with Fanuc and Siemens machine controls.

Ability to write and run CNC code on unique, challenging, and one-off parts.

Proficiency with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Statistical analysis methods.

Salary Range : $95,300 - $142,900

Salary Range 2 : $118,600 - $178,000

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

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