Principal Process Engineer - R10217270

Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, US
On-site

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time

Job Overview

Process Engineer to support our growing business in the Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia. The region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities Coordinates with Design Engineering on design and manufacturability issues. Coordinates with production on day-to-day activities. Assists in the resolution of processing issues. Evaluates discrepant hardware. Researches and evaluates commercially available tools and equipment to support manufacturing processes. Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency. Incorporates engineering changes on work in process. Works in a team environment and functions as a leader in mechanical and design solutions to process engineering problems. Participates on teams to help make necessary improvements and changes to all process related issues in the Operations department. Basic Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably engineering OR a master’s degree in engineering with 3 years of experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain clearance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives as an Employee Possessor. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated hands‑on mechanical ability. Preferred Qualifications Experience or coursework with electrical or electro‑mechanical assembly. Experience or coursework in a production environment. Experience or coursework in Surface Mount Technology Circuit Card Assembly. Experience or coursework using SPC and Six Sigma techniques.

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Mechanical engineeringManufacturing processesSpcSix sigmaCommunicationProcess engineeringManufacturing

Salary

$89,400 - $134,200

year

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

principal

Posted

4/19/2026

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