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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 yours of 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for an Associate Packaging Engineer to join our Troy Hill Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering Team of dedicated and diverse individuals located in Elkridge, MD.

You will report to our Engineering Team Manager while primarily supporting and receiving tasking from the Shipping Department. You will review contractual, material, legal, and transportation requirements to provide packaging guidance for various shipments.

This position is 100% On-Site.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Determine packaging practices and material for various parts based on shipment requirements

• Review of contracts, purchase orders, and sales orders and facilitation of revisions to packaging information when necessary

• Writing, review, and revision of packaging instructions utilized by the shipping department

• Work with contracts, quality, engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to maintain best practices

• Audit packaging practices of the shipping team

• Verify material and packaging methods being used meet military packaging requirements

• Develop and distribute military packaging training

• Work with senior packaging engineers at other facilities and adhere to a community of best practices

• Assist senior packaging engineers with the design and testing of packaging materials

• Assist with developing and utilization of tools to support packaging design and choice of containers used

• Review labeling practices and ensure methods being used meet military standards

• Identify special material properties such as HAZMAT, electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD), moisture sensitivity, fragility, etc.

• Determine required transportation methods

• Ensure that the Troy Hill facility is utilizing proper tools and material when transporting or storing material

• Own and review packaging, storage, and transportation records

• Review material and packaging costs as well as provide estimates for future shipments

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in a manufacturing and/or shipping environment; Associates degree with 2 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or shipping environment; 4 years of experience in a manufacturing and/or shipping environment may be considered in lieu of degree

• Ability to write instructions based of complex requirements that can be understood by those without technical knowledge/experience

• Ability to read and understand technical documents, drawings, and contracts

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing and/or reviewing instructions or routings

• Active U.S. Secret Level Security Clearance or higher

• Understanding of MIL-STD-2073

• Experience using CAD

• Familiarity with DoD contracts and military shipments

• Military packaging training

• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work with people with different skill sets

What We Can Offer You:

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!

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, 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 

Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

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MANUMS

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 of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $62,600.00 - $93,800.00

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.