2026 Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer/Manufacturing Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 an Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer/Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT. 

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality.  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.  The role requires strong interpersonal skills, ability to digest diverse complex technical information quickly, disposition of risk analysis, strong business acumen, and the capability to analyze situations from a systems level, birds eye view. 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 critical foundational elements to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of Contractual Research & Development (CRAD) activities.

• Work with a team of engineers in the ideation, development and deployment of manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications and advanced technologies, including, but not limited to, composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, and digital capabilities.

• ​This role is specifically looking for previous experience in robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, data science, machine vision, and/or computer science.

• Work with Global Supply Chain, Contracts, Pricing, and Small Business to act with speed to evolve and replace baseline technologies.

• 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. 

• Support 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. 

• Support draft of technical concept or white papers, perform industry research, and present proposal pitches and/or findings to leadership and stakeholders.

• Act as technical liaison between Subject Matter Experts and support cross-sector collaboration for CRAD portfolio growth and strategic corporate alignment

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, possess excellent communication skills, can distill unusually complex technical solutions into digestible easy-to-understand formats, and have a passion for innovation and teamwork.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Manufacturing Systems or Engineer Manufacturing Systems level.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Manufacturing Systems Engineer

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026

• Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar STEM degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citize