Staff Engineer Logistics - 18320

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Logistics Engineer (level 5) to join the team. This opportunity is in Huntsville, AL.

What you will get to do:

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. 

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Perform Logistics Product Support Analyses to define parts, equipment, skills, and activities required for system sustainment and operational availability. 
• Conduct trade studies and develop sustainment strategies that minimize logistics footprint while meeting performance requirements. 
• Lead Level of Repair (LOR) and Logistics Support Analyses for the SLCM-N program. 
• Collect, track, and analyze usage rates, maintenance trends, inventory levels, and reliability data to inform sustainment decisions. 
• Identify maintenance issues, recommend process improvements, and define maintenance objectives and requirements. 
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and customers to exchange data, define calibration needs, and support field support requirements. 
• Prepare and present technical information, analyses, and recommendations in internal and customer meetings. 
• Manage repair reporting, supplier liaison, and outcomes for customer-initiated repairs. 
• Contribute to proposal development and cost estimating for logistics support. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable military logistics standards and documentation (e.g., MIL-STD-1388, MIL-HDBK-502). 
• Lead development of a product support plan demonstrating solutions for all 12 IPS elements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. 
• Must have the ability to obtain both Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. 
• 4 years of experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and product data sheets for electrical components. 
• 4 years of experience identifying scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements, determining associated spares, tools, calibration, and manpower, and understand repair processes. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. 
• Familiarity with Mil-STD-1388 type work products. 
• Experience developing logistics work products on Department of Defense (DoD) programs. 
• Knowledge of Integrated Product Support analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-1388, MIL-HDBK-502, or TA-STD-0017. 
• Proficiency with logistics product database tools such as EAGLE, SLICWave, PowerLogJ, or comparable software.

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 position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,400.00

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.