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Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics MFG Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026
💰 $184,200/yr($98,400/yr – $184,200/yr)

About the role

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Energetics Manufacturing Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Promontory, UT.     

This position is responsible for developing and implementing unique nondestructive inspection techniques, methods, and procedures. Works with design, project and quality engineers through the development process to select and implement the best NDT method to ensure product quality at lowest cost.

In this job, you will:

  • Designs NDT inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.

  • Develop and produce formal customer reports containing recommendations, computer generated graphics, plots, tables, summaries and comparisons. Maintain & archive electronic and hard copy inspection data and reports.

  • Communicate and interact extensively with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel.

  • Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements.

  • Reviews engineering designs and drawings providing correct NDT method description for the critical defect size and type of material being inspected. 

  • Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.   

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required.

  • Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).

  • Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification

  • Cross train in other NDT methods.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.   

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

  • A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT). Records of certification and experience are required.

  • Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).

  • Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification

  • Cross train in other NDT methods.

 Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software.

  • Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter.

  • Hands on experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma tools 

  • Background in NDT of Aerospace products. 

  • Experience investigating, performing root cause analysis, and

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