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Principal Supportability Engineer – Avionics (Melbourne FL)

In Person (Melbourne, Florida, United States of America)
Full Time
$86,600 – $130,000
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Location:
Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. 

Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently in AS Engineering will be considered under this requisition.

 

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Supportability (Avionics) Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position is located in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available. 

The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.  The candidate should be well organized, pay a great deal of attention to detail, possess good 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. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Identify, analyze, quantify and influence logistics requirements to support a weapon system including spares, Support Equipment, technical data, training, facilities, and personnel   

  • Interface with vehicle engineering to influence weapon system design for supportability 

  • Initiate and perform trade studies  

  • Perform detailed maintenance task analysis  

  • Determine overall weapon support system requirements 

 

 Basic Qualifications:  

  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access (es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field from an accredited university with 5 years previous experience working in an Engineering or Technical position OR a Master’s Degree in STEM and 3 years' experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience.

  • Must have a basic understanding of electrical engineering. 

  • Prior experience in systems engineering, system design concepts and maintenance of avionic and/or RF Systems, including Communications, Navigation, RADAR, digital and analog systems. 

  • Knowledge of design and database tools (NX/CPLM) and possess ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and parts list.

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Master’s degree in a STEM field (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing). 

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance. 

  • Current Special Program Access (PAR/SAP). 

  • Experience with testability, troubleshooting, fault trees and/or FMECA. 

  • Navy aircraft maintenance experience in an aircraft carrier environment.

  • A&P Certified Mechanic.

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