Principle Numerical Control Programmer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Space Systems is currently seeking an NC Programmer to support our Clearfield Case Value Stream Process Engineering team at our Clearfield, Utah , Plant. Role Description & Responsibilities: • Developing, testing, and improving machining manufacturing processes • Supporting rocket motor case machining processes on the shop floor • Performing cause and corrective action activities to permanently eliminate defects using root cause analysis tools • Working with concurrent engineering team to create engineering, planning and other process support documents • Authoring, updating and reviewing shop floor planning • Identifying tooling needs and working with tooling group to design, qualify, and implement new tools • Preparing and presenting technical presentations to the VSET, leadership, review boards, and customers for review and approval • Performing table top reviews • Using SPC tools to ensure process control • Troubleshooting production/tooling/facility issues and implementing improvements and solutions As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Basic Qualifications: • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or other technical engineering discipline with 5 years’ experience or 3 Years with a Master's degree. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, requiring 9 years of relevant experience • Machining and/or NC programming experience (hands-on or engineering experience) • CAD experience • Vericut experience • Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in lean manufacturing techniques • Experience interpreting drawings, solid models, and specifications • Experience writing shop planning (preferred) • Process Controls (SPC) Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.