RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph 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. 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 (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Change Execution Engineer to support advanced technology development programs. This position is located at the Linthicum, MD location. This position will work closely with design, manufacturing, equipment, and process engineering groups to oversee implementation of approved changes within a structured change management team. What You’ll get to Do: Evaluate proposed changes for their impact on cost, schedule, materials, and product performance Ensure all changes are properly documented and align with company and regulatory standards Identify and mitigate risks associated with changes to minimize disruptions to production and operations Participate in initiatives to enhance the change management process, streamline workflows, and reduce lead times Track progress, report on the status of changes, and facilitate meetings to address issues and concerns across departments Basic Qualifications for Change Execution Engineer: Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or any related STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience (0 years with a MS). Able to work independently with hands on experience in operating process and metrology tools, gathering, and analyzing data. Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems. Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication, working a large percentage of time in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC). Understanding of business processes, best practices, and QMS components for managing changes in a semiconductor or microelectronics fabrication line. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present. frequent updates to management. Must be willing to work on site 100% of time. Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required. This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements Preferred Qualifications: Active US government security clearance per business requirements Experience in change management, change control, or change execution. Experience with starting up a modern automated or semi automated new semiconductor manufacturing line. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and strong problem solving abilities. Knowledge of engineering change control systems and methodologies. Familiarity with relevant engineering disciplines. Experience with the product development and manufacturing lifecycle. Experienced with implementing new CMS components. Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory CIM solution. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack Jira, Confluence. Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 $119,400.00 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.