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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, United States - **Salary:** $75,100.0 - $112,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Databases, Software Tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC) - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8944515/engineerprincipal-manufacturing-systems ## About the Role * Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with 0 years of relevant work experience * Alibility to understand and effectively communicate technical issues (written and verbal) * Experience with the design, build, operation or maintenance of structural, mechanical, and/or electrical components or assemblies * Experience with computer aided design / modeling tools * Experience in researching technical issues through engineering drawing review, database records queries, and theory of operation * Ability create work instructions * Ability to obtain/maintain U.S Government Secret security clearance. Candidate must have an active DOD Secret security clearance or meet the eligibility requirements for a clearance to be hired. The company will submit a clearance request for the selected candidate. The employee must be granted applicable security clearances in a reasonable time to continue employment., * Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 of more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 1 year(s) of relevant work experience * Alibility to understand and effectively communicate technical issues (written and verbal) * Experience with the design, build, operation or maintenance of structural, mechanical, and/or electrical components or assemblies * Experience with computer aided design / modeling tools * Experience in researching technical issues through engineering drawing review, database records queries, and theory of operation * Ability create work instructions * Ability to obtain/maintain U.S Government Secret security clearance. Candidate must have an active DOD Secret security clearance or meet the eligibility requirements for a clearance to be hired. The company will submit a clearance request for the selected candidate. The employee must be granted applicable security clearances in a reasonable time to continue employment. * US Citizenship required Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels): * Hands on experience working with electrical, electronic, structural, or mechanical parts or assemblies * Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma techniques for continuous process improvement ## Description * Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for aircraft modifications and subcomponent fabrication and assembly * Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling * Provides guidance to vehicle engineering regarding aircraft modifications and subassembly design concepts, specification requirements, and installation constraints * Adapts machine, tooling, or equipment design to optimize efficiency and integrate with existing operations * Incorporates inspection and test requirements into aircraft modification plans and subcomponent production plans * Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency; investigates problems and deficiencies and initiates corrective action to ensure product quality * Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques * Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations ## Related Videos - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) ## Related Articles - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)