2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer Baltimore MD

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world. Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Engineers. This position will be located at our Mission Systems sector in Baltimore, MD. Description/Roles & Responsibilities: The Manufacturing Engineer will provide manufacturing technical expertise and process ownership to support the fabrication and assembly of subcomponents of radar and radar sensors. These subcomponents include printed circuit boards, ceramic substrates, and microelectronic assemblies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the tasks outlined below:   Process Development Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on affordability Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activities Providing ROI justification for process improvements Specifying, identifying, and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production Developing and optimizing process parameters Developing/revising process documentation and work instruction   Factory Support Monitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capability Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics Creating, validating, and maintaining automatic equipment programs Solving of manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment, people) in a timely manner Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of o