Hybrid Systems Engineer - Obsolescence at NGC

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

 If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for an Obsolescence Systems Engineer to support our Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) group to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Supportability Engineering organization. This position will be located in our Rancho Bernardo, California facility.

Accomplish

In this role you will perform System and Component level Lifecycle Management Engineering activities to support the MQ-4C program.

Key Responsibilities:

You must have excellent inter-personal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as proven leadership skills to lead teams of engineers, logisticians, buyers, etc. in pursuing recommendations for resolution of DMSMS challenges. You will focus on systems affected by obsolescence issues and help coordinate solutions to minimize or prevent impacts to production or sustainment contracts.  Key functions of the position are:

• Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data from multiple sources and maintain DMSMS records
• Conduct system level analysis to determine the impact of an obsolescence issue and collaborate with Engineers and Suppliers to analyze and determine solution options.
• Assist Engineering groups with the selection and validation of replacement components
• Facilitate DMS resolution activities including scheduling meetings, briefings, and discussion topics, preparation of agendas and meeting minutes. Participate in working groups and ad hoc committees/meetings
• Analyze and predict production and sustainment requirements to construct strategic DMS roadmaps for end-of-life subsystems and components
• Engage with senior management and government customers to ensure coordination and integration of DMSMS resolution activities
• Work with suppliers to ensure DMSMS issues are resolved at the lowest cost while maintaining high quality and reliability
• Assist in developing program metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of DMSMS activities
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Contracts department in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimates (BOE) for DMSMS task scope definitions

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and 2 years of previous related professional/military experience working in an Engineering or Technical position, with the ability to create and review technical documentation or a Masters' Degree in STEM and 0 years of experience
• Familiarity with Obsolescence Management concepts and processes
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand lower-level engineering issues and their impact at higher system levels
• Familiarity with Project Management processes and procedures
• Experience using Excel or comparable tools to perform data sorting and statistical analysis with linear regression and trending with visual representations of data and results.
• Knowledge of configuration management of complex assemblies and experience with electrical and mechanical component evaluation and selection.
• Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering
• Solid written and oral communications as well as presentation skills to communicate work products, especially its significance and relevancy, in a clear, detailed manner.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

 

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

 

We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! 

If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now. 

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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. Apply Now