Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer / Industrial Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in Palmdale, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Production Engineering & Operations (PE&O) organization. The Industrial Engineering Team is an integral part of day-to-day operations and routinely works alongside many of the other organizations here in Palmdale. This is a team that comes together to learn, collaborate, and overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants that enjoy working with and learning from their peers and are not afraid to jump in and make a difference!
Responsibilities:
Develop and iterate on detail production build schedules by working closely with Development and Production Operations
Provide support to the manufacturing floor by working proactively with cross-functional teams to understand frontline problems and implement cost-saving solutions.
Utilize various Continuous Improvement tools to analyze shop floor practices and processes for opportunities to minimize waste, reduce cost, increase capacity and optimize schedule.
Work with frontline leadership to assess current state reality and define future state possibilities
Provide tactics and training to frontline leaders and shop floor personnel to improve the current state and facilitate value generation
Conduct studies and generate metrics pertaining to efficiency, cycle times, work-in-progress, manpower, cost performance, and product delivery.
Partner with manufacturing management to develop and track recovery plans that instill confidence within program management and customers
Apply systems thinking in the development of metrics to improve product flow from the release of raw materials through product delivery.
Provide capacity planning, rate tool analyses, and facility layouts to ensure the ongoing success of composite operations.
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Industrial Engineer (T01) or Industrial Engineer (T02).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Industrial Engineer (T01):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026.
Be majoring in or having majored in Industrial Engineering or similar STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Basic Qualifications for a Industrial Engineer (T02):
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by June 2026 or is completing their Bachelor's degree by June 2026 from an accredited institution and 1 years of industrial engineering experience.
Be majoring in or having majored in Industrial Engineering or similar STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government secret clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government secret clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Preferred Qualifications for both an Associate Industrial Engineer or Industrial Engineer:
Bachelors degree in industrial engineering.
Advanced excel skills (macros, data mining, and pivot tables).
Experience with data analysis, data visualization and dashboard creation/maintenance (Tableau, Power BI).
Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on experience using shop floor production systems.
Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio software.
Capacity and scheduling experience.
Project management experience
Report programming experience (SQL, Crystal, MS Query, Bus. Objects, etc.)
Experience performing Earned Value Management.
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
Demonstrated interest in leadership.
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Pay Range
Associate Industrial Engineer: $69,400 – $104,000
Industrial Engineer: $83,400 – $125,200
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree completed or completing by June 2026 (Associate Industrial Engineer T01)
- Master's degree completed or completing by June 2026 OR Bachelor's degree plus 1 year industrial engineering experience (Industrial Engineer T02)
- Major in Industrial Engineering or similar STEM degree
- Able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government secret clearance and Program Special Access; U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite
- Advanced Excel skills (macros, data mining, pivot tables)
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, and dashboard tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment and using shop floor production systems
- Proficient with AutoCAD or Visio
- Capacity planning and scheduling experience
- Project management experience
- Report programming experience (SQL, Crystal Reports, MS Query, Business Objects)
- Experience performing Earned Value Management
- Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience; demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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