Engineer Packaging Level 2 OR 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a mission-driven Engineer Packaging Level 2 or 3 for our Palmdale, CA location. The role leads packaging specifications, supports GMP-compliant documentation, and coordinates with suppliers to ensure safe, compliant handling of sensitive items.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience (or a Master’s) and CAD proficiency (CATIA/NX). Active Secret clearance and SAP eligibility are required for program access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 2 years of relevant experience including packaging/manufacturing/supply chain or a Master’s degree.
• Experience with 3D/2D CAD tools such as CATIA or NX in aerospace or related industries.
• Experience working with suppliers and procurement.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions for Government customers.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP access as required by the program.
• 2+ years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging and material handling solutions for safe storage, movement, and transport.
• Participate in program/homeroom meetings with internal/external stakeholders on risks and design reviews.
• Create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) aligned with the program statement of work to meet cost, schedule, and affordability goals.

Skills

Project management

Supplier management

CAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 2 years of relevant experience

Master’s degree

Tools

CATIA

NX

CAD software

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Work Location

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking out a mission-driven Engineer Packaging Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Palmdale, CA location.

Company Overview

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.

Job Duties

Job duties will encompass leadership in determining packaging specifications according to the nature of various products, cost limitations, quality & legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light heat, rough handling, and tampering. Packaging solutions will include documentation management and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Job Responsibilities

• Designing packaging & material handling solutions to ensure safe storage, movement, and transport of items to end destinations.
• Participate in program/ homeroom meetings with internal and/or external representatives concerning material, manufacturing, programmatic risks, constraints, and design reviews.
• Create Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in support of Program proposal efforts that are aligned with PHS&T’s statement of work and meeting cost, schedule, delivery, and affordability goals as it pertains to business objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain; OR a Master’s degree
• Knowledge of design techniques & principles utilizing 3D/2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), CATIA, NX, or similar software within aerospace and/or other similar industrial industries.
• Experience working with suppliers and procurement.
• Experience in managing the implementation and delivery of engineering solutions in support of Government customers.
• Must have an Active U.S Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access (SAP), within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet it's Principal
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain
• Knowledge of design techniques & principles utilizing 3D/2D Computer-Aided Design (CAD), CATIA, NX, or similar software within aerospace and/or other similar industrial industries.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience of project management.
• Experience working with suppliers and procurement.
• Experience in managing the implementation and delivery of engineering solutions in support of Government customers.
• Must have an Active U.S Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access (SAP), within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet it's

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) & International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements.
• Detailed understanding of various methods of parts protection and shipment of equipment via land, air, & sea.

Salary

• Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Application Period

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.

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