Systems Engineer (Obsolescence) -- IBCS Poland (NAREW)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer focused on obsolescence for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), based in Huntsville, Alabama. IBCS is a network-enabled command-and-control system that integrates air and missile defense sensors and shooters into a single integrated air picture. The ideal candidate has experience in systems engineering throughout the lifecycle of missile or weapon system development programs, including requirements, obsolescence notices, technical impact and risk assessment, engineering analysis, change proposals, verification, and configuration baselines. The role also calls for system-level analysis experience, familiarity with Department of Defense program environments and standards, and technical knowledge of one or more missile or weapon system subsystems, such as RF/sensors, guidance, or command and control. The position focuses on identifying and managing obsolete or at-risk components, assessing their technical, schedule, cost, and mission impacts, and supporting mitigation plans in coordination with engineering, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams. An active Secret clearance is required.
Requirements
- Systems Engineer Level 2: 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in science, or 0 years with a master's degree.
- Experience in Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), electronics, electrical, mechanical, or other system obsolescence management, parts management, or lifecycle sustainment.
- Experience identifying, assessing, tracking, and mitigating obsolete or at-risk components.
- Experience conducting technical research and evaluating component availability, end-of-life notifications, and supplier discontinuance notices.
- Ability to assess technical, schedule, cost, and mission impacts associated with component obsolescence.
- Experience developing or supporting mitigation plans, including lifetime buys, approved substitutions, redesign, and alternate-source qualification.
- Ability to coordinate with systems engineering, hardware engineering, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical assessments, risks, and mitigation recommendations.
- Active Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with DMSMS management plans, risk assessments, obsolescence forecasting, and proactive mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-3018, SD-12, or other applicable DMSMS and parts management guidance.
- Experience with Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP), industry obsolescence databases, supplier notifications, and component lifecycle data.
- Experience with electronic component databases, parts-management systems, product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, ERP systems, or obsolescence tracking databases.
- Ability to evaluate form, fit, function, performance, reliability, qualification, and certification impacts of alternate components.
- Experience supporting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), technical baseline updates, configuration management, and change-control boards.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), and systems engineering processes.
- Experience developing obsolescence matrices, risk dashboards, trend analysis, and program-level status reports.
- Experience working with subcontractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and government customers to resolve supply chain risks.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements management, and technical data packages.
Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, track, and mitigate obsolete or at-risk components.
- Research components and evaluate availability, end-of-life notifications, and supplier discontinuance notices.
- Assess technical, schedule, cost, and mission impacts associated with component obsolescence.
- Develop or support mitigation plans, including lifetime buys, approved substitutions, redesign, and alternate-source qualification.
- Coordinate with systems engineering, hardware engineering, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
- Document technical assessments, risks, and mitigation recommendations.
- Support engineering change proposals, technical baseline updates, configuration management, and change-control boards.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
