Manufacturing Systems Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer at its Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. In this role you will support radar development and sustainment programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from wherever they are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse, fast‑paced team. This position is on‑site in Warner Robins, GA and requires daily attendance. Key Responsibilities Support the APN241 program at the NGC site and customer location as an individual contributor and as part of a team. Perform radio‑frequency (RF) troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for radar systems, including line‑replaceable units (LRUs), line‑replaceable modules (LRMs), and circuit‑card assemblies (CCAs). Work across functional areas such as systems, manufacturing, test and equipment engineering, material management, and process re-engineering. Conduct antenna‑range testing. Provide laboratory support for hardware upgrades, sustainment, and testing; maintain and upgrade legacy test stations; assist with the development of test requirements and improved testing capabilities. Use MATLAB for analysis and scripting. Operate MES, SAP, Gold, Teamcenter, and other browser‑based applications. Utilize the Microsoft Office suite. Create and/or modify site documentation, technical drawings, and customer deliverables. Evaluate customer warranty assets and determine failure root causes. Provide MRB support, testing, troubleshooting, and product disposition decisions. Apply industry standards such as IPC/J‑STD, AS9100, and ISO 9001. Interface and communicate effectively with multiple levels of leadership, engineering, and production. Travel at least 10 % of the time. This position may be filled at either T2 or T3 (principal) level. Basic Qualifications – Manufacturing Systems Engineer Bachelor’s degree + 2 years (or master’s degree + 0 years) of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, or electronic‑test environments. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of SAP/ERP or a comparable system. Understanding of RF theory and principles. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications – Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer Bachelor’s degree + 5 years (or master’s degree + 3 years) of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, or electronic‑test environments. Experience in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of RF theory and principles. Working knowledge of SAP/ERP or a comparable system. U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications Previous leadership experience. Proficiency in C++, Python, and IBM DOORS. Proven experience with RF testing and troubleshooting. Experience with MBSE, systems‑lifecycle management, and signal processing. Expert‑level SAP knowledge. Knowledge or experience with iMRO/PEO processes. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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