Principal Engineer Technical Services (LCS MCM)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Technical Services Engineer (LCS MCM)based out of Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) Port Hueneme, CA.

What You'll Get to Do:

As a Principal Engineer Technical Services you will function as a Mission Module (MM) equipment Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program. This position will serve as the Lead Engineer for the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Packages onboard LCS and ashore at waterfront facilities, both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.), and will be a mix of hands-on work as well as some supervisory work. The selected candidate will support the operations of the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) in planning and executing Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Modules (MMs) lifecycle sustainment both ashore and aboard LCS Class Ships. Plans sequence of assembly, installation, repair and other maintenance functions relating to all assigned equipment. Plans detailed operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, technical manuals and other engineering releases. Maintains progress reports, schedules, and other related records.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain close working relationships and liaise with other organizations within the Northrop Grumman Corporation and NAVSEA enterprises to develop and deliver comprehensive schedules and project plans/tasks.
• Manage and work with government, military and staff on milestones and assist with schedule development, preparing correspondence and reports of a technical nature and other duties as required supporting a collaborative team process.
• Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across functional groups including training, operations, material, and quality.
• Research parts for technicians and customer representatives.
• Review and coordinates with logistics personnel to provide feedback to equipment Allowable Parts Lists (APLs).
• Provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems.
• Provide expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoot products and modify products to customer requirements.
• Provide Distance Support troubleshooting on MCM Mission Package System casualties and potential on board tech assist if distance support troubleshooting is exhausted.
• Provide recommendations for MM Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
• Develop Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) for repair and overhaul of MM equipment using manuals and engineering drawings.
• Understand and utilize Navy programs of record to include: MM Corrective Maintenance (CSMP) utilizing Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) Automated Work Number (AWN) Job development and management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have experience in the sustainment of military systems and equipment, such as, MCM Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV), Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS), Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS), the AN/AQS-20C Mine Hunting Sonar or similar.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, to include working in tight, restricted access quarters onboard a US Navy warship, climbing 20 feet ladders and standing for long periods of time on a Navy ship or pier.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% both CONUS and OCONUS.
• US Citizenship and an active/current Secret Clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• Experience with equipment logistics, technical manuals, oversee parts ordering system, quality control inspections
• Ability to generate and assign work and supervise all personnel in/around shop operation areas
• MFOM/AWN Job Development and Management (or equivalent USN maintenance system)
• Ability to conduct and report on technical review of work packages
• Experience in embarking/debarking LCS Class MPs
• Experience performing or supporting Quality Assurance verification on production end items.
• Supervisor's knowledge of the MCM systems and inter-workings of the LCS Class MM program
• Knowledge of and experience with working within the LCS/MM programmatic and operational management environment (i.e., experience working within the NAVSEA PMS 420/505 and LCSRON community)
• Working knowledge of Navy Modernization process to include
• Experience in Navy maintenance to include Ship's Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and loading and unloading equipment from Navy ships

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.