Engineer Liaison

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Liaison Engineer (Part & Material) based out of McClellan, CA in the Sacramento area.

As a Liaison Engineer (Part & Material) 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.

In addition, you may also get to:

• 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

Basic Qualifications (Part & Material):

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science with 2 years experience; Master of Science (MS) degree in science with 0 years experience
  • 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
• Familiarity in researching specification and attributes of electronic, mechanical, or material components
• 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

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

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.