Principal/Sr Principal Chemical Process Engineer
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About this role
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Senior Principal Chemical Processes Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD This position can be filled as a Principal Chemical Process Engineer or a Senior Principal Chemical Process Engineer. Summary of Role: As a Principal/Senior Principal Chemical Processes Engineer within the Materials Analysis Organization you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. This role is responsible for the safe execution, documentation, and improvement of chemical engineering and analytical chemistry processes, including but not limited to coolants and oils. A strong understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials engineering is required. This individual will work collaborative across multiple disciplines, including materials and processes, manufacturing, operations, and the engineering labs, to establish and streamline a process for coolant testing. They will be responsible for the oversight of technicians, establishing, test methods and protocols, and the review and communication of results Roles and Responsibilities: Interface with manufacturing and engineering to identify opportunities for new chemical process development and opportunities for existing process improvement. Apply process improvement and engineering methodologies to effectively improve and align sector, division, business unit, and section level processes, and coordinate the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of identified chemical processes to the engineering team. Lead and coordinate specific project teams comprised of 2-5 diverse individuals to provide data driven decisions for new process execution. Review and understand internal, industry, and customer requirements to ensure our processes align. Be involved in both Process and Manufacturing readiness reviews across the division and integrate new capabilities and tools into existing processes. In Hold others accountable for timely responses for feedback and documentation being met from an end-to-end system point of view. This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Chemical