2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Sunnyvale CA

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Sunnyvale, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Launcher Manufacturing engineering team

• Collaborate with experienced assembly mechanics, machinists, welders, and engineers to develop new manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes to reduce cost and enhance sustainability, integrating best practices within the production environment.
• Develop detailed process flows, work instructions, bills of materials, and tooling requirements with strong emphasis on safety and foreign object damage prevention.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the integration of new capital equipment for expanded production capabilities.
• Provide final acceptance testing and technical support as needed.
• Flexibility to support multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekends) based on production schedules

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria.

The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree
• Be majoring in or having majored in Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with up to 2 years of relevant experience..
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Exposure to mechanical assembly, welding, and machining processes.
• Experience or aptitude in continuous improvement and technical writing

Salary Range:

$69,400.00 to $104,000.00 campusjobs 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.