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Principal Engineer Metrology
Posted 1 month ago• Aerospace Engineering
Compensation
$103,600–$155,400/year
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Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: No
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 looking for a Principal Metrology Engineer located in Woodland Hills, CA.
What you'll get to do:
- Properly evaluate and interpret engineering models, engineering GD&T intent, and calibration results.
- Manage daily metrology workflow to drive efficiency and optimal resource utilization.
- Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovative thinking.
- Perform measurements and data post processing using portable metrology systems such as Optical Fixtures, Motion Simulators, and Analysis data using statistic software etc..
- Serve as the main metrology interface between engineering and metrology technicians.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Metrology Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of experience; Masters degree STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years of experience.
- Experience using metrology equipment (Theodolites, Autocollimators, Laser Interferometer, Mechanical Equipment Calibrator).
- Experience with Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and interpreting engineer drawings and models.
- Experience with automated calibration system such as Surecal or Metcal.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing metrology evaluations, calibration, data interpretation of Optical Equipment used in surveying equipment for Astronomic Reference north alignment.
- Experience with Gage Blocks to set up optical fixtures for Yaw, Pitch, and Roll for Navigation systems reference on Motion Simulators.
- Experience with tooling, fixtures, and precision angles levels.
- Experience with Mechanical Metrology standards.
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Woodland Hills, CA 91367, United States
- Posted
- Dec 1, 2025, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 17, 2026, 10:58 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 02:24 PM
- Compensation
- $103,600 - $155,400 per year
About Northrop Grumman
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