RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.
The qualified candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Interface Control Models (ICM). ICMs consists of 3D models (NX) for space allocation and interface detail for all.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Create and implement 3D CAD (NX) models that define space allocation and interface detail
• Support the ICM team in capturing interface detail through design and board reviews
• Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed ICMs
• Deliver required ICMs on time to meet program objectives
• Integrate Interface Design ICMs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes
• Identify gaps and holes within the design and/or requirements and provide a path forward for resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others while filling the gap/hole
• Ensure the developed ICMs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications
• Determine technical solution in accordance with product specifications and recommend actions to representatives for coordinated product solution
• Support digital transformation initiatives relating to ICM development and release
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
- Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience
- Sr Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience
- **U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance at the time of application **or higher awarded or reviewed in the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- 1 year of experience with systems engineering principles and processes
- 1 year of proven knowledge of design tools including TeamCenter/NX
- 1 year of proven experience to read and interpret technical drawings
- 1 year experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and installations
- 1 year of experience in creating an ICM or ICM like product
- Proven knowledge of specifications and processes as they relate to engineering model-based definition
- Proven knowledge of product development lifecycle
- Must be able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- ICBM Experience
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
- Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team
- Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success
- Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00
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.