Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is seeking an Integrated Logistics Support Engineer (Level 4) to join our Advanced Weapons team, supporting a secured missile weapon system. The role requires on-site work on a 9/80 schedule with no telework.

You will perform ILS activities from concept and proposal through development, test, production and post-production support, serving as the Product Support/ Sustainment POC for assigned programs. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 8 years of engineering experience or 6 years with Masters; higher degrees may substitute experience.
• Experience in Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), Reliability, Maintainability or related discipline.
• Experience in developing and delivering Level of Repair Analysis (LORA).
• Familiar with data/trend analysis or databases for logistics tracking.
• Knowledge of military maintenance and sustainment support.
• Proven ability to lead and monitor tasks; strong written and verbal communication.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform ILS engineering activities across concept to post-production support.
• Serve as Product Support/Sustainability POC for assigned programs and liaise with teams.
• Support logistics design influence to meet performance requirements.
• Analyze technical data to develop logistics and maintenance data.
• Create and update reports such as maintenance plans and provisioning.
• Develop/execute LORA, maintenance concepts and training materials.
• Plan and execute activities for operation and maintenance readiness.
• Conduct logistics analysis using engineering and industry tools.
• Perform Human Factors analysis on maintenance and operations.
• Develop/update PHS&T and demilitarization plans.

Skills

LSA (Logistics Support Analysis)

LORA

Reliability & Maintainability

Technical communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

EAGLE

SLICwave

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is looking for an Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer level 4 to work with our talented Advanced Weapons team located in Northridge, CA.

As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighter. The ideal candidate will be supporting a secured missile weapon system. This position will require close collaboration with team members of other projects within the organization for security architecture designs as well as external partners and customers.

This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge; CA on a 9/80 schedule. Telework is not available for this position. Relocation assistance, although not guaranteed, may be available.

In this role, the selected candidate will (but not be limited to):

• Perform ILS engineering activities and assist as a technical resource from a program’s concept and proposal phases through development, test, production, and post-production support phases
• Serve as the Product Support/Sustainability point of contact (POC) for assigned programs and integrate into program and engineering teams
• Support logistics design influence efforts and activities necessary to meet system performance requirements
• Analyze and interpret technical data (e.g., drawings, manuals, specifications, etc.) to develop technical and logistics data
• Create/update relevant reports such as task analysis, maintenance plans, or provisioning requirements reports
• Perform/develop/update Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
• Develop maintenance concepts to ensure the most affordable and effective mission readiness solution
• Develop/execute plans for Technical Publications/training materials
• Plan/execute activities that sustain the operation and maintenance of systems to ensure mission readiness
• Conduct logistics analysis using engineering background, analytical skills and knowledge of a wide array of industry tools
• Perform Human Factors analysis on maintenance and operation activities and end items
• Develop/Update Packaging, Handling, Shipping & Transportation (PHS&T) and Demilitarization plans

Basic Qualifications for an Integrated Product Support Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of engineering experience or 6 years with Masters, 12 years of relevant experience will be considered in-lieu of a degree
• Experience in Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), Reliability, Maintainability or other logistics related discipline
• Experience in developing/generating various types of logistics supportability analyses
• Experience in developing and delivering Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
• Knowledge of analyzing data/trend analysis or databases for tracking logistics and inventory
• Familiar with military maintenance and sustainment support
• Experience in leading and monitoring assigned tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to interface directly with internal program office and external customers
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Security Clearance within a reasonable period of time to support program needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university
• Experience in military maintenance and sustainment support
• Engineering design background generating new designs, models, and drawings
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that drive change in an organization
• Experience supporting procurement activities to meet demanding build schedules
• Experience developing LSA products in accordance with MIL-STD-1388, GEIA-STD-0007 or MIL-PRF-49506 in LSA database tools such as EAGLE or SLICwave
• Familiarity with other logistics tools such as Vmetric, EDCAS, COMPASS, CASA, etc.
• Understanding of repair level analysis and life cycle cost modeling
• Previous experience using LSA data to develop either technical data, technical publications, Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETMs), or training products
• Experience with missile systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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. 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.