Staff Component Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Component Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What You’ll get to Do:

The successful candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Parts and Components Management Team within the Design Life-Cycle Engineering Department.  The selected candidate will work in a dynamic, customer-focused environment where he/she will interact with suppliers, internal and external customers and other design engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review all data necessary for Program Design Team and/or Configuration Control Board (CCB) review including generation/review of applicable screening and qualification test plans

• Analyze and select alternates for electronic components on Bills of Material (BOM) to resolve obsolescence, long lead time issues, and drive parts standardization

• Assist with DMS/EOL identification and notification

• Responsible for all components used on the program and document program specific part requirements

• Lead new Component Request approvals, and Component Drawing development as appropriate to meet requesting program requirements

• Support Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) reports, failure analysis and problem resolution for any parts within the Commodity

• Gate keeper for commodity components ensuring environmental application, authenticity, and traceability

• Chair one of the Commodity Teams responsible for reviewing all components within the Commodity for production design use.  Will include Commercial, Industry, Military, and Space grade components

• Utilize project management skills to manage multiple priorities; use cross-functional groups to meet part requirements and program deadlines

• Ability to lead\support across all programs when necessary

• Participate in major program milestones such as Design Reviews

This position is contingent upon ability to obtain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Staff Component Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Experience with component selection, qualification, and application in electronic or mechanical systems

• Experience in working as a Component Engineer with semiconductor and RF-related components

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current/active DoD Secret clearance

• Experience in developing Electronic Part specifications, particularly using military or Industry requirements and specifications

• Experience with Siemen’s Teamcenter or similar PLM systems

• Regulatory compliance (Specialty Metals, Counterfeit Part Prevention, Conflict Minerals)

• Working knowledge of industry / military standards such as JEDEC, Mil-STD-883, etc

• Experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams such as:

  • Design Engineering

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

  • Quality Engineering

  • Supply Chain and Procurement

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00

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.