SkillBridge Design Engineer-17039

About the Program

Northrop Grumman has developed the Military Internship Program (Skillbridge) utilizing DoDI guidance. During this program, the service member will be on-site at the host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role, with on-the-job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week.

Program Goals

• Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment
• Offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity at the conclusion of the training
• Serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into Northrop Grumman

Program Objectives

• Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization
• Prepare interns to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1
• Provide a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities

Program Outcome

Offer transitioning service members a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship

Role Overview

The selected candidate will become a Design Engineer on the Infrastructure Design Team (INF). This role supports the design, modeling, and integration efforts for Civil/Structural, Mechanical and Electrical elements for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, or Test Facilities.

Clearance Requirements

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance as a condition of continued employment

Qualifications

Design Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience; 0 years' experience with a Master's degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Principal Design Engineer: Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of construction materials and construction details and techniques
• Experience with Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications
• Ability to use the Internet as an information gathering and communications tool
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts to both Government and corporate leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Revit, Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Active DoD Secret security clearance with the most recent investigation completed in the last 5 years

Pay

• Design Engineer: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00
• Principal Design Engineer: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Schedule

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts