Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal Deployment & Manufacturing Engineer (13243*)

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

   

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Deployment and Manufacturing Engineer. 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. 

The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) cohorts and Suppliers in support of: 

• Production documentation and data 
• Build/Buy 
• Assembly, installation, and work instructions 
• Specialty Tooling design, development, and production in support of field installation activities 
• Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field activities 

Additional Job Responsibilities include: 

• Represents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, facilitates inter-team coordination, and reinforces leadership’s vision and goals 
• 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 
• Coordinates with the integration team(s) on day-to-day activities; resolves complex process issues 
• 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 (