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Industrial Engineer 2/3 – (Space/Satellite)

Requisition ID: R10104165

  • CategoryCategory: Engineering
  • LocationLocation: Gilbert, AZ, USA
  • Citizenship RequirementsCitizenship Required: United States Citizenship
  • Security Clearance TypeClearance Type: None
  • TelecommuteTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • ShiftShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel RequirementsTravel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation AssistanceRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Number of Positions AvailablePositions Available: 2

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 is hiring an Industrial Engineer to support our Tactical Space Systems Division located in Gilbert, AZ. The Principal Industrial Engineer analyzes and designs sequence of operations and workflow to improve efficiencies in plant and production facilities and equipment layouts; and establishes methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems. On the basis of these studies, develops and implements plans and programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Helps determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and provides finite scheduling to manufacturing cost centers and IPTs

  • Maintains datasets and generates metrics that provide for the measurement of program & functional schedule & cost performance.

  • Develops and deploys plans that ensure the timely availability and effective utilization of labor, facilities, equipment, & tooling resources enabling the achievement of program delivery and cost milestones.

  • Develops and summarizes analyses for the acquisition, maintenance & enhancement of capital assets and miscellaneous equipment. Plans plant, office, and production facilities and equipment layouts

  • Provides capacity planning and rate tool analyses

  • Conducts studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction and inventory control

  • Establish or assist in establishing accident prevention measures and may manage training programs for personnel concerning all phases of production operations.

  • May assist facilities engineers in the planning and design of facilities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Industiral Engineer 2: 2 Years with Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) OR related field; 0 Years with Masters; Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted

  • Industrial Engineer 3: 5 Years with Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) OR related field; 3 Years with Masters; Additional years of experience in lieu of degree will be accepted

  • 2-5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering

  • 2-5 years experience with process flows, manufacturing principles and production operations.

  • 2-5 years experience with simulation programs, manpower modeling, and scheduling techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Aerospace or Defense

  • Documented experience working in a robust IPT environment

  • Strong expertise using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools

  • Experience in computer systems such as MES, Deltek Costpoint, TipQA, PTC Windchill, Tableau, Minitab


Salary Range: $66,600 USD - $99,800 USD
Salary Range 2: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.



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What's great about
Northrop Grumman

  1. Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
  2. Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
  3. Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.


Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.