Technical Services Engineer (Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Engineer)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Engineer that will be functioning as a Technical Services Engineer-Mission Module (MM) equipment Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Littoral Combat Ship Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program.  This position will serve as technical lead for the planning, logistics, lifecycle support, integration, and modernization of Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Module (MM) equipment. This position is located in Port Hueneme, CA.

What You'll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will support the operations of the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) in planning and executing Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Modules (MMs) lifecycle sustainment both ashore and aboard LCS Class Ships. Plans sequence of assembly, installation, repair and other maintenance functions relating to all assigned equipment. Plans detailed operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, technical manuals and other engineering releases. Maintains progress reports, schedules, and other related records.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining close working relationships and liaise with other organizations within the Northrop Grumman Corporation and NAVSEA enterprises to develop and deliver comprehensive schedules and project plans/tasks.
• Manage and work with government, military and staff on milestones and assist with schedule development, preparing correspondence and reports of a technical nature and other duties as required supporting a collaborative team process.  

• Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across functional groups including training, operations, material, and quality. 

• Research parts for technicians and customer representatives.
• Review and coordinates with logistics personnel to provide feedback to equipment Allowable Parts Lists (APLs).

• Provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems.

• Provide expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoots product and modifies product to customer requirements.
• Provide recommendations for MM Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).

• Develop Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) for repair and overhaul of MM equipment using manuals and engineering drawings.

• Understanding and utilizing Navy programs of record to include :

MM Planned Maintenance System (PMS) utilizing the SKED 3.2 program MM Corrective Maintenance (CSMP) utilizing Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) Automated Work Number (AWN) Job development and management

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 2 years related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Candidate must have experience in the sustainment of military systems and equipment, in particular MCM Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV), Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS), Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) and/or the AN/AQS-20C Mine Hunting Sonar.
• Must have US Citizenship and at minimum possess an Active/Interim Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance for continued employment.
• Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work, to include working in tight, restricted access quarters onboard a US Navy warship, climbing 20 feet ladders and standing for long periods of time on a Navy ship or pier.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% both CONUS (continental U.S.) and OCONUS (outside the continental U.S.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a STEM field.