Sr Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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. The Maritime Land Systems & Sensor (MLSS) Manufacturing team of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Senior Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer located in either the Baltimore or Charlottesville campus. The MLSS Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) team engages with low manufacturing readiness level (MRL) programs across business units to ensure manufacturing capabilities required for strategic applications are being developed and are ready for implementation into production. The Manufacturing Systems Engineer engages with the MLSS business units during pre-proposal and proposal program phases to offer insight into higher yielding, novel, and evolving manufacturing processes. This position may require performing the manufacturing portion of a Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) as well as assisting other functions in their assessments. The MSE is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to develop the Manufacturing Plan per AS6500, which includes but is not limited to executing Affordability, Operations Planning, and Strategic Sourcing Efforts. The Manufacturing Plan also involves the alignment of Manufacturing Capital, Internal Research and Development (IRAD), Manufacturing Technology Advancement (MTA) resources to the development of discriminating technologies including additive manufacturing, advanced packaging, automation/robotics, electro/optics, data analytics, and digital fabric. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Interface with MLSS Business Unit to stay current with new concept and proposal programs Technical interface for Business Unit integrated program teams (IPT) for projects that are MRL 8 or less Lead for Manufacturing Technical Strategy to support Proposals Lead the development of MRAs and Manufacturing Plans Partner with Global Supply Chain and the IPTs in making smart make/buy/align decisions Recommend design improvements to produce lower cost/higher performing products Understand and translate state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers by interfacing with manufacturing subject matter experts Develop discriminating IRAD and capital investment plans Lead IRAD Projects (Design for Automation, Direct Attach Radiators etc.) Develop cost models and perform affordability efforts to meet program cost targets Work with Sector Infrastructure team to determine manufacturing locations for future program phases and develop Facility Transition Plans The ideal candidate: Is self-motivated, a leader, works independently, and is passionate about next generation RF sensor technology Must be able to understand complex technical issues and frame them in context for program management leadership and functional Vice Presidents alike Has excellent organizational, project management and communication skills