Northrop Grumman's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Waynesboro, VA will deliver advanced radars, communications antennas, and electronic warfare capabilities. Slated to open in 2026, we are adding hundreds of high-quality jobs in the heart of Virginia. Together, we will work to deliver the world’s most advanced technologies to protect our national security. We are seeking an Industrial Automation and Controls Engineering Manager to spearhead the development of advanced industrial automation systems at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of experience in industrial automation and controls, with at least 1 year in a leadership role within that discipline
- Experience in project management and communication tools
- Experience with MS office and programming skills in C++, Python, or similar languages
- Experience in automation systems and experience in production environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance
- Experience with SCADA system architecture, Siemens PLCs, and FANUC automation solutions
- Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence to accelerate effective process development
Responsibilities
- Establish a competent team of automation engineers to support factory acceptance testing, tooling and end-effector design, automation programming, SCADA system architecture and data capture and analysis.
- Coordinate/Lead the execution of industrial automation projects using systems engineering and program management best practices to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Maintain team affordability and effectiveness, ensuring resources are aligned to meet technical and financial goals while promoting employee development and performance assessment.
- Oversee the planning and deployment of robotic systems, leveraging strong architecture and system design skills.
- Ensuring seamless integration of automation technologies.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaboration with Product, Hardware, and Software teams is essential to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Other
- Relocation assistance may be available
- CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
- TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a STEM area and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, electrical or automation engineering; candidates who also have a Master's degree qualify with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, electrical or automation engineering.
- US Citizenship is required.
