Engineer or Principal Engineer Liaison
Northrop Grumman· Defense· Jun 29, 2026 · 4mo agoPosted 120 days ago
United States-Mississippi-Iuka
In office
Full-time
Principal
$168K–$230K est.
2+ years exp
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Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Liaison/MRB Engineer or Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located full time in Iuka, MS .
Roles and Responsibilities:
• The Liaison/MRB Engineer, Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer will work first or second shift and will assist with the disposition of withhold supplier tags.
• Candidate should have experience with designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from composite materials.
• Candidate will Interface with multiple suppliers, disposition discrepant material tags, and interface with stakeholder groups such as Structural Analysis, Materials & Processing and Manufacturing personnel in the design center and build facilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System, MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature is a plus.
This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications:
• Basic qualifications for a Liaison/MRB Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience
• Basic qualifications for a Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience
• Hands on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.
• Experience with military specs and standards.
• Experience with repair processes for composite materials used in aerospace structures.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MS, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
• Current NGAS MRB buyoff authority. "EN".
• Experience interfacing with a military customer
• Active US Government Secret Clearance or above
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit northropgrumman.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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