Engineer Liaison/Principal Engineer Liaison

ngc; McClellan Place (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McClellan, CA, near Sacramento, is seeking a Technical Services Engineer or Principal Technical Services Engineer to help advance digital transformation with MBSE, DevSecOps and Agile practices.

You will analyze datasheets and drawings to qualify components, support PM&P technical execution for Ground Based Strategic Deterrence, and ensure part data aligns with suppliers and program requirements. This role may involve review of MIL-STD standards and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years of experience; or MS with 0 years experience
• Experience with Jira, Teams and SharePoint
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering datasheets and drawings to select and qualify components to meet specifications and reliability
• Support PM&P technical execution and analysis for Ground Based Strategic Deterrence
• Review part selections for MIL-STD-11991A/1568 and other program requirements
• Ensure part numbers and descriptions align with manufacturers and program needs
• Draft component specifications and participate in process improvements

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BS in science/engineering

MS degree

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Technical Services Engineer or Principal Technical Services Engineer based out of McClellan, CA in the Sacramento area.

As a Technical Services Engineer or Principal Technical Services Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Analyze engineering datasheets, specifications, and drawings in the selection and qualification of electronic, electric, electromechanical, and material components/assemblies to ensure they meet product specifications and are reliable, effective, and sustainable. Support the Engineering team in PM&P (Parts Material and Processes) technical execution and analysis to support the next generation Ground Based Strategic Deterrence system. Component Engineering is a key driver in creating a sustainable system with qualified parts.

In addition, you may also get to:

• Review engineering part selection for qualification alignment to MIL-STD-11991A, MIL-STD-1568, and other program-specific requirements.
• Recommend and assist in selecting form-fit-function replacements and alternate sources of supply
• Perform part management activities in alignment with the PM&P Management Plan
• Ensure existing and new part numbers and descriptions are correct and crossed with manufacturers’ part numbers.
• Review and analyze assigned components for design ensuring life cycle status and qualification requirements
• Draft component specifications to ensure parts can be manufactured to meet program requirements.
• Become familiar with material processes, lead-free control plans, and hexavalent chromium management/mitigation strategies, according to program requirements
• Become familiar with and use the PAPL (Program Approved Parts List), Program Approved Materials and Process List (PAMPL), and ASL (Approved Supplier List)
• Participate in process improvement recommendations to streamline part selection and review process
• Prepare materials for various program and technical meetings
• Utilize your communications skills and work with little direct supervision

This position may be filled as a Technical Services Engineer or Principal Technical Services Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Technical Services Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years of experience; or 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree
• Experience working with Jira, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience in electronic, mechanical, or material component analysis and selection
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Clearance: Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a US DOD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Technical Services Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS)