SkillBridge Engineer - Product Support

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 72,100 - 108,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Product Support under the SkillBridge program in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on reliability, maintainability, and design in engineering to support warfighter readiness, with on-site collaboration in NG’s Product Support organization.

The candidate will complete engineering tasks, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for potential full-time opportunities after the program. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree by August 2026 or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Majors in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar STEM field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Use and apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in engineering tasks.
• Develop recommended solutions to technical problems as assigned.
• Contribute to completion of assigned technical tasks.
• Interact with supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years related experience

Job description

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start: Yes.

Clearance Type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

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.

SkillBridge Program Description

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self‑identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program Participation

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service‑member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid‑level career path.

Goals

Provide separating service‑members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands‑on experience that results in the potential to convert to a full‑time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high‑speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives

Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands‑on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome

Offer service‑members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

SkillBridge Eligibility

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship

Engineer Product Support Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Product Support. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization.

The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting analyses and/or product development in engineering disciplines such as reliability, maintainability, supportability, modeling and simulation, obsolescence management and/or support equipment design and development. All these roles are focused on developing the optimum solution for operating and sustaining a warfighter.

Key Responsibilities

• Use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform professional tasks.
• Develop recommended solutions to technical problems as assigned.
• Contribute to the completion of assigned technical tasks.
• Have contact with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the section or group.

Basic Qualifications

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or a completed Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar STEM degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship/co‑op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00.

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.

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.