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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Metrology Level 3/4 - R10216090

Northrop Grumman, Iuka, Mississippi, United States

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At Northrop Grumman, we offer opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We value bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and inclusion.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team in Iuka, MS. We work a 9/80 work week, giving every other Friday off. The role supports the fabrication of composite and metallic parts and large assemblies, defining and collecting data during build processes using portable metrology systems such as laser tracker (Leica). Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Create, validate, and execute Coordinate‑Measuring Machine (CMM) programs in support of large‑scale composite and metallic aircraft components and assemblies and associated tooling

Develop and document best practices and procedures to effectively align all inspection plans across the different products

Properly evaluate and interpret engineering models, engineering GD&T intent, and inspection results

Manage daily metrology workflow to drive efficiency and optimal resource utilization

Develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and innovative thinking

Perform measurements and data post‑processing using portable metrology systems such as Leica

Complete and maintain inspection records and nonconformance reports with accuracy and timeliness

Perform process checks/audits on all materials and equipment used on CMM

Serve as main metrology interface between engineering and metrology inspectors

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and 4 years engineering work experience, or Masters in STEM with 3 years experience, or PhD in STEM with 0 years experience

Knowledge and practical experience using metrology equipment (e.g., Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)

Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and models

Experience with CAD (e.g., NX, Solidworks, CATIA)

Active DoD clearance required prior to start

Active Special Program Access (PAR) required prior to start

Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer Level 4

Bachelors degree in STEM and 8 years engineering work experience, or Masters in STEM with 6 years, or PhD in STEM with 4 years

Knowledge and practical experience using metrology equipment (e.g., Leica, Scantech, Verstek, Nikon)

Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and models

Experience with CAD (e.g., NX, Solidworks, CATIA)

Active DoD clearance required prior to start

Active Special Program Access (PAR) required prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

Experience performing metrology evaluations and data interpretation of large composite and metallic assemblies

Experience with tooling both lamination molds and assembly tooling

Knowledge of composite materials

Primary Level Salary Range: $84,700.00 – $127,100.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,800.00 – $158,600.00. Salary determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and performance bonuses. Northrop Grumman provides benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. Application period estimated 20 days from posting.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

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