2026 Associate Industrial Engineer-Goleta CA

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Industrial Engineering . This position will be located at our Space sector in Goleta, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in set up, scale up, and optimization of production areas by determining most efficient sequence of operations, workflow, and work cell design/layout
• Generate Value Stream Maps and analyze production data to implement metrics that measure safety, quality, delivery, employee, and cost performance
• Contribute to plans that ensure availability of labor, facilities, equipment, and tooling resources
• Help standardize processes and participate in cross functional teams to implement continuous improvements in topics such as production output, inventory control, quality assurance, and cost reduction
• Collaborate with leaders and stakeholders to communicate status, gather input, and align with production priorities

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Have completed their degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Majored in Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (VSM, kanban, 5S, etc.), including coursework or project experience in a manufacturing environment (internship, co-op, project, or work experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel (Project and Visio a plus)
• Data analysis skills & data minded decision making
• Enthusiastic, proactive mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and experience working in teams

Salary Range:

$69,400 to $ 104,000