US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Deployment and Manufacturing Engineers. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. 

What You’ll Get To Do: 

Join the Deployment & MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment and testing of engineer products. The candidate will be involved in all engineering activities supporting the deployment of critical systems for the Sentinel program. This includes, but is not limited to, working with suppliers to develop a compliant Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) events, engineering solutions for the deployment and install of products, Bill of Materials creation, developing work and installation instructions, supporting system design, and tool design. The candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, capable of working a variety of tasks in a proactive manner, can task orient, and communicate effectively with varying levels of Government, NGC, and Supplier personnel. 

Additional Job Responsibilities include: 

• Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipment 
• Collaborates with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutions 
• Work with suppliers to develop manufacturing planning for successful preparation and execution of MRAs 
• Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support deployment activities 
• Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions 
• Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency 
• Develops and maintains detailed work and install instructions for assigned products/processes 
• Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes 
• Establish and maintain a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) 
• Provide on-site engineering support during field installations 
• Provides advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements 
• Implement Lean practices to continually identify opportunities for improvement 

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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

Job Qualifications:  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Science with 2 years of relevant work experience; Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant work experience.  4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance 
• Must have the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) 
• Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials 
• Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings 
• Experience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project) 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). For an engineering discipline, it is preferred to have: Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or etc. 
• Experience deploying engineering solutions to the field 
• Previous experience in production for a military program 
• Previous experience on EMD projects  
• Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) 
• An understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessment’s and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements 
• Prior experience developing and designing tooling for field work and installations 
• An understanding of tooling, work instructions, and visual aid 

Salary Range: $68,500.00 - $102,700.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.