2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer Baltimore MD

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Engineers. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Baltimore, MD.

Description/Roles & Responsibilities:

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide manufacturing technical expertise and process ownership to support the fabrication and assembly of subcomponents of radar and radar sensors. These subcomponents include printed circuit boards, ceramic substrates, and microelectronic assemblies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:

 

Process Development

Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability

Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activities

Providing ROI justification for process improvements

Specifying, identifying, and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production

Developing and optimizing process parameters

Developing/revising process documentation and work instruction

 

Factory Support

Monitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capability

Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics

Creating, validating, and maintaining automatic equipment programs

Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment, people) in a timely manner

Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials

Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment

Design Support

Recommending product design improvements required to produce advanced microelectronics products

Documenting state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers

Participating in design producibility reviews for new products

This req may be filled as a Associate Manufacturing Engineer or a Manufacturing Engineer.

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Has completed their degree (Bachelor’s,) from an accredited institution and already graduated
• Have majored in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Sciences (or related degree)
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Prior internship experience in engineering
• Participation on your school's formula one team,  robotics team, or a STEM team

Manufacturing Engineer

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Has completed their degree (Master or PhD,) from an accredited institution and already graduated
• Have majored in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Material Sciences (or related degree)
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Prior internship experience in engineering
• Participation on your school's formula one team,  robotics team, or a STEM team

Pay Range

• Associate Engineer (T01): $66,200.00 - $99,200.00
• Engineer (T02): $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

Primary Level Salary Range: $66,200.00 - $99,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.