Principal Engineer

Northrop Grumman

West Burlington, Iowa, United States
Base: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00; bonus/equity: disc...
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5 years experience with bachelor's degree
2+ years product development or production environment
Collaboration with customer engineering and vendors
** Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer to support their Large Caliber Ammunition team at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in West Burlington, Iowa. The role involves providing technical expertise and project management for ammunition production, focusing on process compliance and continuous improvement, and requires relevant engineering experience. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical expertise and oversight for large-caliber ammunition production programs at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
  • The position requires validating manufacturing processes, coordinating test lots, and investigating deviations to ensure program milestones are met.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

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** Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Engineer to support their Large Caliber Ammunition team at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in West Burlington, Iowa. The role involves providing technical expertise and project management for ammunition production, focusing on process compliance and continuous improvement, and requires relevant engineering experience. **

Salary

Base: $84,700.00 - $127,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years experience with Bachelor's degree
  • 2+ years product development or production environment
  • Collaboration with customer engineering and vendors
  • Domestic travel capability as required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with energetic materials like propellants
  • Background in project engineering or management
  • Familiarity with defense industry operations
  • Strong understanding of military standards MIL-STD
  • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or MS degree
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
  • Proven experience collaborating with subcontractors

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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