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Unspecified
Engineering - Mechanical
Melbourne, FL (On-Site/Office)
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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design Lead) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
As a Design Engineering Lead supporting the Instrumentation & Data team, you will lead mechanical, routing, and electrical engineers to develop installation, assembly, and detail drawing Product Definition Packages (PDPs) across flight, ground, specialty, and lab test articles for the Instrumentation subsystem. This position requires a broad knowledge base across instrumentation, mechanical assembly, electrical harness assembly, installation methods, and flight test operations.
Note: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The selected candidate will have the technical and soft skills to lead the team through all facets of the statement of work from Conceptual Layout Phase, Assembly Layout Phase, PDP Release, fabrication, installation and checkout, through Flight Test. You will ensure the design processes and procedures are properly trained across the workforce and followed in compliance with program engineering and process specifications. You must have strong adherence to PDP release efficiency and first-time quality design standards to support budget and schedule targets. Further, you will collaborate with subsystem responsible engineers, various IPTs, and design stakeholders to ensure PDPs meet requirements for each test article. You will be responsible for maintaining configuration management, engaging in program change boards, and supporting leadership in the identification of technical risks and opportunities.
If you are an Instrumentation Subsystem Design Lead with a willingness to embrace change, are able to travel , up to 10% of the time, to support program activities/integration and have a desire to work in a dynamic environment, this role may be for you!
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00
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.
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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design Lead) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
As a Design Engineering Lead supporting the Instrumentation & Data team, you will lead mechanical, routing, and electrical engineers to develop installation, assembly, and detail drawing Product Definition Packages (PDPs) across flight, ground, specialty, and lab test articles for the Instrumentation subsystem. This position requires a broad knowledge base across instrumentation, mechanical assembly, electrical harness assembly, installation methods, and flight test operations.
Note: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Installations of mechanical PDPs including sensors (associated support brackets, tubing, etc.)
- Equipment installations of system architectural elements (incl. data acquisition units, network switches, power distribution units, data recorders, cameras, transceivers, interface panels, and ground support equipment).
- Lead design execution across multiple projects, test articles, and manufacturing sites in a high-pace mechanical, routing, and electrical engineering environment
- Design secondary structures and aircraft details, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraft
- Provide technical feedback and design support, host design reviews, and perform tech lead reviews in support of stakeholder release of PDPs
- Employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods in support of Digital Transformation to produce engineering definitions
- Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.
- Routing PDPs including electrical wire routing, feedthrough, penetration, and support bracket definition.
- Electrical PDPs include wiring diagrams, schematics, and formboard/stick drawings.
The selected candidate will have the technical and soft skills to lead the team through all facets of the statement of work from Conceptual Layout Phase, Assembly Layout Phase, PDP Release, fabrication, installation and checkout, through Flight Test. You will ensure the design processes and procedures are properly trained across the workforce and followed in compliance with program engineering and process specifications. You must have strong adherence to PDP release efficiency and first-time quality design standards to support budget and schedule targets. Further, you will collaborate with subsystem responsible engineers, various IPTs, and design stakeholders to ensure PDPs meet requirements for each test article. You will be responsible for maintaining configuration management, engaging in program change boards, and supporting leadership in the identification of technical risks and opportunities.
If you are an Instrumentation Subsystem Design Lead with a willingness to embrace change, are able to travel , up to 10% of the time, to support program activities/integration and have a desire to work in a dynamic environment, this role may be for you!
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 12 years of experience in engineering; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of experience in engineering; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university OR PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of experience in engineering.
- Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with deliverable air vehicle equipment installations, sheet metal, machined, and composite part design, test pod design, and OML/IML installations
- Familiarity with harness components, EMI shielding, proven commercial and mil-spec practices, and harness fabrication processes
- Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar 3D modeling software and/or Siemens Capital Logic, HarneSys, or AutoCAD electrical design software
- Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management software
- Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods
- Ability to perform under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions
- Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels across IPTs and lead small teams
#AS-FA3
Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00
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.
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