RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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 Payload & Ground Systems Engineering organization has an opening for an Associate / Commodity Engineer to join our qualified, engaged, and diverse engineering team. This position will support our Remote Sensing Program Business Unit, located in Linthicum, Maryland.

The Commodity Engineer is responsible for supply-based management for our production space program for the electrical and mechanical hardware. This high visibility position requires a motivated, self-starter with an engineering and component background with excellent interpersonal skills to respond to program customer product needs and concerns.

The ideal candidate will require extensive technical understanding of following:

Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), connectors, cables, tiles, manifolds, backplanes, Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (MMICs/ASICs), panels, and mechanical assemblies. Candidate will be expected to work effectively with Program Management Office (PMO), Global Supply Chain, External Program Suppliers, Integrated Product Team, Operations Program Management, Manufacturing, Hardware and Component Engineering, and other organizations to resolve supplier technical topics in support of supply chain and production strategy and execution. Candidate is expected to have the ability to work both independently and within a team demonstrating the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of program customers and functional organization leadership. Travel required to key suppliers on a regular basis.

Responsibilities included and are not limited to:

Key member of team for production program supply chain strategy planning and execution Active member of supplier sourcing and level loading strategy Responsible for Voice of the Supplier communications and needs to internal program and engineering team Active lead in supplier production readiness reviews including supplier capability and capacity studies Perform producibility reviews and studies with supply base Coordinates technical reviews with IPTs and suppliers Performs technical evaluations of drawings and design packages prior to purchase order release and works with engineers and suppliers to ensure design and supplier readiness Lead internal processes associated with program part & product selection, qualification and approval

This position can be filled at the Associate (level 1) or Commodity Engineer (level 2)

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate level must have Bachelor’s degree in a STEM with +0 years of experience

• Commodity Engineer (Level 2) must have Bachelor’s degree in STEM with +2 years of experience; Master's +2 years of exp,

• Experience in an Engineering, and/or Supply Chain role(s), demonstrated experience with formulating technical solutions to electronic parts,  engineering challenges

• Demonstrated experience with interpretation of engineering specifications, schematics and/or drawings into supply base and/or manufacturing processes

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Electrical & Mechanical Component/Commodity Engineering experience

• Experience with manufacturing techniques for printed wiring boards, connectors, cables, tiles, manifolds, backplanes, MMICs/ASICs, panels, and mechanical assemblies

• Project management experience Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements

• Specialty metals compliance, electronic parts compliance, and space traceability requirements

Primary Level Salary Range: $64,200.00 - $96,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00

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.