F-35 Modification Technical Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Job Description:

We have an immediate opportunity for an F-35 Modification Technical Lead based at Cherry Point, North Carolina. In this position, you will plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment; investigate and analyze project requirements and operating problems and develop recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL); evaluate, select, apply, and/or adapt engineering modifications; designs or recommend new or modified parts and components; analyze reparability of parts and components; evaluate operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyze and evaluate aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepare technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Will be a direct report day-to-day to the Site Manager for Maintenance and Logistics at Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) East. Act as the primary technical liaison for all post-delivery Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) modifications at FRC East. Guide the successful implementation of F-35 modification efforts and act as project lead for applicable modification packages. Rally and align all support requirements; engineering, parts/kits, touch labor, tools, etc. with the team. Review and evaluate completion of modification efforts and provides feedback to the team for continuous improvement. Ensure compliance with Customer, Company, and Program procedures relative to the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Modifications. Provide complete sight picture to FRC East site leadership for F-35 Post Delivery Modification development, support planning, integration, and implementation. Must be proactive and always utilize sound judgment; diplomatic with the ability to establish and preserve a creditable relationship with all personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

· Must have a high school diploma/GED and 16 years of directly related fighter aircraft work experience. Will consider a bachelor's degree and 12 years of applicable experience; or, 10 years with a master's degree.

· Minimum of 10 years’ experience with 5th generation fighter aircraft maintenance, operations and/or modifications environment.

· Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience leading and supporting all aspects of unit and/or depot level aircraft modifications including Contractor Field Team (CFT) support.

· Position requires an active Secret level security clearance.

· Extensive background in Time Compliance Technical Directive (TCTD) implementation.

· Demonstrated project management experience.

· Demonstrated experience in coordinating mod/retrofit actions with diverse team of contractors and end users.

· Candidate must be proficient with researching and interpreting modification engineering drawings and manufacturing/material process specifications etc.

· Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Project).

Preferred Qualifications:

· Aircraft depot maintenance or management experience.

· Prior experi