Engineer Liaison/Principal Engineer Liaison

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Technical Services Engineer/Principal Technical Services Engineer in the Sacramento area (McClellan, CA). The role focuses on component engineering, data sheet analysis, and collaboration with PM&P to support advanced defense programs.

The successful candidate will review part selections against MIL-STD requirements, draft specifications, and engage in process improvements while working with Jira/Teams/SharePoint. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in science or engineering or related field with 2 years of experience or MS with 0 years.
• Additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can substitute a BS.
• Experience analyzing electronic, mechanical or material components.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze datasheets, specs and drawings to select reliable components.
• Support PM&P technical execution for Ground Based Strategic Deterrence system.
• Review part selection for MIL-STD alignment and program requirements.
• Draft component specs to ensure manufacturability for program needs.
• Familiarize with lead-free processes and hexavalent chromium mitigation.

Skills

Component analysis

Documentation writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS in science/engineering or related

MS degree option

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. 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.
• 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) degree
• or 0 years with a PhD
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree
• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years working with SD-19, SD-22, and MIL-STD-11991A
• 2 years using Accuris/IHS Part Intelligence, GIDEP, Part Finder or equivalent
• 2 years working knowledge of FRACAS and reliability engineering
• 2 years using DLA ASSIST and/or DLA Qualified Products Database (QPD/QPL)
• 2 years working with CPLM, Teamcenter PLM
• 2 years experience in developing and authoring technical publications

What We Can Offer You:

• Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more
• Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $141,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00
• 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.