2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer Baltimore MD

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Baltimore, MD. This role offers entry-level opportunities to support a mission focused on protecting the nation and its allies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing technical expertise and process ownership for the fabrication and assembly of subcomponents, including printed circuit boards, ceramic substrates, and microelectronic assemblies.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and improve existing ones with a focus on affordability.
• Create and manage project plans for process development activities.
• Provide ROI justification for process improvements.
• Specify, identify, and procure new manufacturing equipment for production readiness.
• Develop and optimize process parameters.
• Develop and revise process documentation and work instructions.
• Monitor process yields, cost, and stability; recommend and implement quality improvements.
• Create, validate, and maintain automatic equipment programs.
• Solve manufacturing problems related to materials, designs, equipment, and personnel.
• Assist with training new personnel and developing training materials.
• Support factory maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repair of process equipment.
• Recommend product design improvements for advanced microelectronics.
• Document state-of-the-art process capabilities and guidelines for product designers.
• Participate in design producibility reviews for new products.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Travel: 10% of the time.
• Clearance Required for Start: No.
• Clearance Type: Secret.
• Relocation Assistance: May be available.

Qualifications

Associate Manufacturing Engineer Basic Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and already graduated.
• Majored in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Material Sciences (or related degree).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Associate Manufacturing Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Prior internship experience in engineering.
• Participation on a formula one team, robotics team, or a STEM team.

Manufacturing Engineer Basic Qualifications

• Completed a Master or PhD degree from an accredited institution and already graduated.
• Majored in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Material Sciences (or related degree).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Manufacturing Engineer Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
• Prior internship experience in engineering.
• Participation on a formula one team, robotics team, or a STEM team.