Principal Supportability Engineer/Supportability Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

6d•$72,100 - $134,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Supportability Engineer and/or Supportability Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite. The selected candidate will perform systems engineering and integration tasks associated with Product Support IPTs and represent Product Support in interactions with Design Engineering and IPT support. Prior experience in systems engineering, system design concepts, and maintenance of avionics and/or RF systems, including communications, navigation and, digital and analog systems is required. The candidate shall have a knowledge and understanding of design practices and database tools. The candidate shall be able to analyze engineering drawings, parts lists, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and apply technical expertise to determine the optimal way to maintain the weapon system. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The candidate should be well organized, pay a great deal of attention to detail, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to present design concepts to an audience. The Candidate must be able to work well with co-workers, other groups, and external suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree in STEM
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government have Secret clearance or higher
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, OR a Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience
Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees and/or FMECA
More than 5 years of engineering experience
Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-502
Familiarity with GEIA-0007 and relational databases
Prior experience in systems engineering, system design concepts, and maintenance of avionics and/or RF systems, including communications, navigation and, digital and analog systems
Knowledge and understanding of design practices and database tools
Ability to analyze engineering drawings, parts lists, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Ability to apply technical expertise to determine the optimal way to maintain the weapon system
Well organized
Pay a great deal of attention to detail
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to present design concepts to an audience
Able to work well with co-workers, other groups, and external suppliers

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees and/or FMECA
Familiarity with GEIA-0007 and relational databases
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
More than 5 years of engineering experience
Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-502
Familiarity with GEIA-0007 and relational databases

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, quantify, and influence logistics requirements to support the weapon system, including spares, support equipment, technical data, training, facilities, and personnel
Interface with vehicle engineering to influence designs for supportability
Initiate and perform trade studies
Perform detailed maintenance task analysis
Determine overall weapon support system requirements for sustainment