Principal Supportability Engineer/Supportability Engineer

Top Secret clearance required. Travel up to 10% of the time.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Supportability Engineer and/or Supportability Engineer to join our team in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite; remote work is not available.

The selected candidate will perform systems engineering and integration tasks associated with Product Support IPTs and represent Product Support in interactions with Design Engineering and IPT support. Prior experience in systems engineering, system design concepts, and maintenance of avionics and/or RF systems—including communications, navigation, and digital and analog systems—is required. The candidate shall have knowledge and understanding of design practices and database tools, analyze engineering drawings, parts lists, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and apply technical expertise to determine the optimal way to maintain the weapon system.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, quantify, and influence logistics requirements to support the weapon system, including spares, support equipment, technical data, training, facilities, and personnel
• Interface with vehicle engineering to influence designs for supportability
• Initiate and perform trade studies
• Perform detailed maintenance task analysis
• Determine overall weapon support system requirements for sustainment

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The candidate should be well organized, pay attention to detail, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to present design concepts to an audience. The candidate must work well with co-workers, other groups, and external suppliers.

Requirements

Level 2 (Supportability Engineer)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree in STEM
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance

Level 3 (Principal Supportability Engineer)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
• Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees, and/or FMECA

Preferred Qualifications

Level 2

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
• Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees, and/or FMECA
• Familiarity with GEIA-0007 and relational databases

Level 3

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
• More than 5 years of engineering experience
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-502
• Familiarity with GEIA-0007 and relational databases

Pay

• Level 2 Salary Range: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00
• Level 3 Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00

The above salary ranges represent general guidelines. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business