Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Industrial

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Industrial to support our Industrial Engineering Team (IE). This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on site in Melbourne, FL . Due to the nature of this role, this position requires an on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely. The Industrial Engineering Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Melbourne. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference! Please note: A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining both a DOD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access and is contingent upon Business/Customer funding. Responsibilities will include: Analyzes lead times, queue times, work-in-process, cycle times, and throughput to meet customer demand most effectively and efficiently. Builds scalable and sustainable models to optimize product flow, while incorporating cost, schedule, and resource constraints Develops optimized scheduling tools and aligns SAP/MRP systems with an executable plan given various capacity constraints. Incorporates complex interdependencies within a system to account for the interaction of multiple cost centers, programs, equipment, and tools. Communicates requirements planning and systems framework with IT, ERP, business analytics, and data science teams. Works with developers to design an interactive user interface that will be effective at scheduling jobs across cost centers. Guides digital transformation efforts to align with sector and enterprise strategies. Leads and drives positive change using iterative and agile methodologies. Creates new metrics and data visualizations to monitor shop floor performance. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. This requisition may be filled at an Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Industrial based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications for Principal Industrial Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of technical, engineering, and/or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 or more years of technical, engineering, and/or data analysis experience Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and excel. Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications. Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and special program access in reasonable amount of time as required by the business prior to commencement of employment. Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Industrial Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 8 or more years of technical, engineering, and/or data analysis experience; OR a Master’s degree with 6 or more years of technical, engineering, and/or data analysis experience Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and excel. Experience with data mining, data analysis, or data visualization software applications. Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and special program access in reasonable amount of time as required by the business prior to commencement of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Defense Industry Experience. Manufacturing Execution System (MES), MRP/SAP/Oracle or related experience Experience with macros and pivot tables Experience with Visio and AutoCAD Active Secret DOD clearance and Special Program Access Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) Degree Experience working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. At least 2 years of demonstrated experience of engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience. Experience with improving manufacturing workflow using optimization, modeling, or simulation methods. Familiarity with mixed model manufacturing operations. Experience with agile methods of project management or development. Strong experience designing visualizations in Tableau in a professional work environment. What We Offer: At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees! Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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.

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