[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman # Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer United States-California-Palmdale Full-time Senior individual contributor $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Manufacturing & Production Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Palmdale/Advanced-Automation-Manufacturing-Engineer-Principal-Manufacturing-Engineer_R10256370-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer/Principal Manufacturing Engineer ## 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 (NGAS) has an opening for an Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer or Advanced Automation Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Palmdale, CA Center of Excellence where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Manufacturing Engineering Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment. Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineering job duties involve the following: - Provide guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts to ensure the best manufacturing technique is being used to meet the Engineering design - Participate in tool design reviews to ensure tools are feasible and reduce build times and program costs during assembly - Define sequence of operations for product builds, investigate and initiate corrective actions and improvements that involve non-conforming product and identify improvement opportunities in areas that require producibility and affordability initiatives As a member of the Automation Manufacturing Engineering team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, survivability technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met, and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, directly support, and ensure the successful implementation of new solution capabilities released to production, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, executive management and requires the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineers for Aeronautics Systems are expected to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and difficult problems. They are problem solvers who can provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives. We seek Manufacturing Engineers that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and support as the technical representative voice for the Manufacturing organization. ### Basic Qualifications for Advanced Automation Manufacturing Engineer - Bachelor’s Degree with 1 year or Master’s degree with 0 years of related experience in production assembly / fabrication including composites, machining, coatings application, or production manufacturing operations Experience supporting manufacturing / production operations with an understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures Experience in machining, robotics, or numerical control programming Experience in composites, automation, heating systems or coatings application Experience working or knowledge of Process Work Instructions (PWI) Experience in creating work instructions, training materials & visual aids Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models Experience in system requirements development, acceptance testing and training Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment Experience in troubleshooting systems, and root cause and corrective action analysis - Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook - Ability to interface / communicate with multiple levels of leadership, engineering, production, customers, and suppliers This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs - Ability to work 1st shift, or 2nd shift and any work schedule (times may vary) - Ability to travel at least 10-15% Basic Qualifications for Advanced Automation Principal Manufacturing Engineer: Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years or Master’s degree with 3 years or PhD degree with 0 years of related experience in production assembly / fabrication including composites, machining, coatings application, or production manufacturing operations Experience supporting manufacturing / production operations with an understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures Experience in machining, robotics, or numerical control programming Experience in composites, automation, heating systems or coatings application Experience working or knowledge of Process Work Instructions (PWI) Experience in creating work instructions, training materials & visual aids Experience reviewing and interpreting Blueprints and 3-D models Experience in system requirements development, acceptance testing and training Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment Experience in troubleshooting systems, and root cause and corrective action analysis - Ability to travel at least 10-15% ### Preferred Qualifications Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Experience in project management and execution (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking) Experience in Manufacturing Execution System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Experience in solid modeling design using NX Siemens, CATIA or Solid Works Experience providing innovative techniques focused on improving product designs and tooling assemblies or equipment Experience in using Microsoft Office Project, Visio, SharePoint Experience in Transition to Production activities Active in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access clearance preferred Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 2 days - Location: United States-California-Palmdale - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Palmdale/Advanced-Automation-Manufacturing-Engineer-Principal-Manufacturing-Engineer_R10256370-1) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Associate Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/c79794e0973141135a40/) United States-California-Palmdale ### [Engineer Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/164050312e2a654d129f/) United States-California-Palmdale ### [Manager General Manufacturing 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/21c73aa3ee7f3eb8f0de/) United States-California-Palmdale ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Advanced Programs Manufacturing Engineer Stf - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/2aad8f0eecb2b4abc59b/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Advanced Manufacturing Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/trane-technologies/jobs/5e67f5343a53e24e3edb/) Trane Technologies · Tyler, Texas, United States of America ### [Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/c53ad0bc0edbb6ac391b/) Vertiv Holdings · Austin, TX, United States ### [Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/6945b9372b26e289af74/) Honeywell International · Freeport, IL, United States ### [Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II - Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/e340f2cd0f944ee2b664/) Honeywell International · Geneva, OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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