Principal / Sr. Engineer Metrology CMM

Company Overview 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. Location Sunnyvale, CA. Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available. Security Clearance Secret clearance required. Travel Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. Responsibilities Properly evaluate and interpret engineering models, engineering GD&T intent, and calibration results. Manage daily metrology workflow to drive efficiency and optimal resource utilization. Develop solutions to complex problems that require the use of ingenuity and innovative thinking. Perform measurements and data post‑processing using portable metrology systems such as Optical Fixtures and Motion Simulators, and analyze data using statistical software. Serve as the main metrology interface between engineering and metrology technicians. Develop and evaluate metrology calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects using PC-DMIS. Identify magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement processes in quantitative terms. Develop calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements using PC-DMIS. Basic Qualifications – Principal Metrology Engineer CMM Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of experience in programming with PC-DMIS for CMM machines; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience in programming with PC-DMIS for CMM machines. Experience using metrology equipment. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and interpreting engineering drawings and models. U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications – Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer CMM Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience in programming with PC-DMIS for CMM machines; Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience in programming with PC-DMIS for CMM machines. Experience using metrology equipment. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and interpreting engineering drawings and models. U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience performing metrology evaluations, calibration, data interpretation of optical equipment used in surveying equipment for astronomical reference north alignment. Experience with absolute (ROMER) ARMS using PC-DMIS. Experience with MetCal and SureCal. Experience with gage blocks to set up optical fixtures for yaw, pitch, and roll for navigation systems reference on motion simulators. Active Secret clearance. Experience with tooling, fixtures, and precision angle levels. Experience with mechanical metrology standards. Compensation Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 – $193,300.00. Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and possibly long‑term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business. Equal Opportunity Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman