SkillBridge - Principal Systems Engineer (E2 Hawkeye)

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

4d•$95,300 - $142,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Block II CAM / Principal Systems Engineer (SkillBridge) to join our team of qualified, diverse professionals in Melbourne, FL. This is a 1st-shift position. The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge 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 SkillBridge Program participation are: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. 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 separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge 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 comprehensive hands-on 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 service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
Minimum of 5 years of military experience on the E-2 Hawkeye plaform.
Active DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
Experience leading projects and/or driving performance to schedule.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
Prior experience with cost account management.
EVM, PMP, or CAPM certification.

Responsibilities

Manage Cost Account Management (CAM) networks across Systems Engineering on the E-2 Hawkeye program.
Oversee and manage the cost accounts associated with ongoing E-2 engineering projects.
Serve as liaison between project management, engineering management, and engineering integrated product teams (IPTs).
Review project and budget status; manage schedules; prepare status reports; and input/track earned value management (EVM) data for assigned programs.
Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction objectives.
Serve as a subject matter expert for fleet operational and/or maintenance topics on the E-2 Hawkeye platform, providing perspective and insight to engineering IPTs.