Principal Logistics Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you ready to put your years of experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Principal Logistics Engineer to join our growing team in Oklahoma City, OK You will become part of Northrop Grumman's Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-2 Bomber and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.

Requirements

Must have either a Bachelor's degree in science with a minimum of 5 years' experience or a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in science or a PhD with a minimum of 1 year of experience in science
A working understanding of government aircraft maintenance and supply processes/systems
Experience with reading and understanding technical data (e.g., Technical Orders, Engineering Drawings, Parts Lists, Bills of Material, Engineering Specifications, etc.)
Must have working knowledge of military logistic support procedures
Ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher).
Significant experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies)
Experience in using Team Center, Logistics Management Data System (LMDS), and Engineering Source Data Primary Level

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight and management for Special Test Equipment (STE) assets
Responsibilities include monitoring and updating project statuses and budget allocations, managing supplier relationships, and preparing comprehensive status reports addressing STE-related issues
Develop and maintain advanced spreadsheets and presentations (PowerPoint) to communicate STE status, contract funding, repair activities, Statement of Requirements (SOR) responsibilities, and funding needs
Formulation of strategic recommendations for interim, short-term, and long-term solutions to address immediate and anticipated STE/tooling challenges
Maintain a dynamic inventory of STE assets requiring funding, with a focus on those essential for ongoing contract repair support, updating records monthly as needed
Establishing and sustaining supplier communications to assess STE functionality, utilization, and condition
Schedule and conduct technical reviews of STE at supplier facilities and generate data-driven charts for management and Integrated Product Team (IPT) use, supporting funding requests for STE upgrades, repairs, consolidation, or replacement