Cable Engineer/Principal Cable Engineer Technical Services

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Cable Engineer/Principal Cable Engineer Technical Services based out of McClellan, CA.

What you'll get to do:

As an Engineer Technical Services, you will provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company cable & harness products, programs and systems. You will provide expertise for resolving cable & harness problems, troubleshoot product and modify product to customer requirements.  Work may be done at customer site. Includes software systems and programs designed for customers (corporate and individual) and government entities.

• Apply electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to cable & harness components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing.

• Support 3D cable routing, Wiring Diagrams, and Interconnect Diagrams.

• Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.

• Package CCAs and electronic modules for qualified use in demanding airborne environments

• Identify and synthesize requirements using a system engineering approach to provide novel solutions

• Incorporate design for manufacturing principles to drive down product costs and assembly time

• Provide engineering oversight during prototype and production hardware assembly & test

• Develop preliminary and critical design review content for peer and customer presentations

• Create technical data packages including fabrication, source control, and assembly drawings

• Employ strong interpersonal and communication skills while operating within an integrated product team

• Promote knowledge transfer within the organization by sharing of lessons learned and best practices

• Provide as needed engineering support to material review boards and failure review boards

• Work with agility and minimal direction to complete program tasks on-time; failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources

Basic Qualifications for Cable Engineer Technical Services:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years of experience; or 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree

  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree

• Demonstrated experience with cable / harness design, routing and documentation

• Demonstrated 2D and 3D Cable Routing and Design experience with CAD packages, Cable Routing using Siemens Capital or may consider similar packages

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI (access) security clearance

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cable Engineer Technical Services:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters (MS) degree

  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science Degree

• Demonstrated experience with cable / harness design, routing and documentation

• Demonstrated 2D and 3D Cable Routing and Design experience with CAD packages, Cable Routing using Siemens Capital or may consider similar packages

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI (access) security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PTC Cabling, Solidworks, Siemens NX,

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience with electromechanical or electronics cable design for airborne/military applications (may consider candidates with similar industry experience)

• Experience in CAD Design packages, PTC Cabling, Solidworks Cable Routing, and Siemens NX/Siemens Capital

• Diverse product development experience in flight qualified electronics packaging design

• Proficiency with a PLM for releasing documentation

• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Exceptional attention to detail, self-motivation, and self-regulation

What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including
Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.