Northrop Grumman Principal Engineer Airworthiness / Sr. Principal Engineer Airworthiness
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Melbourne, FL, USA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Rotating Shifts (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1
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.
Job Description
NG- Military Internship Program Description:
As one of the largest global security companies in the world,
Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel
make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of
Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and
more than 1,600 are reservists.
The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an
approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction
1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning
service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through
an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for
up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is
open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants
are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they
continue to receive military compensation and benefits as
active-duty service members.
Responsibilities for this internship position are:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop
Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing
the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service
member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an
individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role.
The service member will be on the job training supporting a work
schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the
Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.
Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job
skills training during the last portion(s) of their military
commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer
internships that result in the potential to transition to a
full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns
will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military
candidates into NGC.
Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will
be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the
specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG
mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a
comprehensive internship experience including professional
development, networking with leadership, and training specifically
focused on NG leadership principles, company history,
customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and
core job responsibilities.
Outcome - Offer transitioning service member 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.
Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining
Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in
aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our
world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take
advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push
past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse,
collaborative environment with professionals across the nation
ready to help launch your career.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting career
opportunity for a Principal Engineer Airworthiness/ Sr. Principal
Engineer Airworthiness to join our team of qualified, diverse
individuals; and to work on exciting new opportunities within the
Airworthiness Directorate. This position will be in Melbourne,
FL.
This position may be filled by either a Principal Engineer
Airworthiness Level or a Sr. Principal Engineer Airworthiness Level
based on the qualifications listed.
General Responsibilities for a Sr. Principal Engineer
Airworthiness:
Ability to develop basis of certification, determine methods of
compliance, and compliance verification documentation for military
AW certification of air systems. Achieves the logical and
systematic realization of customer airworthiness compliance
(MIL-HDBK-516C and NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1F) into system
solutions to meet program objectives (e.g., flight clearances, type
certification, continued airworthiness, and operational or airspace
integration). Reviews and coordinates with other Airworthiness
Engineers, as well as with internal engineering disciplines at all
levels of the air system to include design, fabrication, test,
installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Reviews
functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies,
requirements allocation, interface definition, hardware, and
software specifications for airworthiness compliance to the
appropriate regulations, standards, and/or guidelines. Manages
airworthiness activities throughout the development, sustainment,
and disposal lifecycles.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: Applies extensive technical
expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Able
to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches
and findings.
Problem Solving: Develop technical solutions to complex problems
which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Discretion/Latitude: Work is performed without appreciable
direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical
objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a
relatively long- term perspective, for desired results.
Impact: Guides the successful completion of major programs and may
function in a project leadership role. Erroneous decisions or
recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve major
organizational objectives.
Liaison: Represents the organization as the prime technical contact
on contracts and projects. Interacts with senior external personnel
on significant technical matters often requiring coordination
between organizations.
Position Specific Functions
Performs technical airworthiness planning and verification support
including development and negotiation of airworthiness plans, basis
of certifications, means of compliance, and certification
activities for complex total systems with IPT/REs as well as
customer counterparts.
Review and coordination with other airworthiness engineers as well
as internal engineering disciplines performed at all levels of
total system to include design, fabrication, test, installation,
operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Performs functional and process analyses, requirements allocation
and definition studies to translate customer requirements into
criteria and requirements. Ensures the logical and systematic
realization of customer airworthiness requirements into system
solutions to meet program objectives (e.g., Flight releases, Type
certification, continued airworthiness, and operation or airspace
integration)
Interface with Office of Airworthiness, Program IPTs, Program
Office, and Customer community as required.
In this role, the candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint. You will need strong
verbal and written communication skills. Finally, the candidate
must be a self-starter who had the ability to work under general
direction.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Airworthiness:
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' experience; OR a Master's Degree
with 3 years' experience; OR a PhD with 0 years' experience
Work experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems with minimum
6 years professional experience, with at least 3 years in an
assignment working Airworthiness (Military or Civil)
Must have an Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a
background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into
Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program
(SAP) clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Engineer Airworthiness:
Bachelor's Degree with 9 years' experience; OR a Master's Degree
with 7 years' experience; OR a PhD with 4 years' experience
Work experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems with minimum
6 years professional experience, with at least 3 years in an
assignment working Airworthiness (Military or Civil)
Must have an Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a
background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into
Continuous Evaluation) click apply for full job details
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