Staff Model-Based Engineering eCAD/PLM Tools Engineer
- 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering department. This position is located in Melbourne, Florida. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.
The Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools subject matter expert (SME) leverages prior engineering design/analysis experience to support Model-based Design (MBD), Model-based Manufacturing (MBM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives related to engineering tools development and Northrop Grumman Digital Transformation strategy at both the sector and enterprise levels. He/she works independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of Engineering Tools and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of the assignment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maturation of digital thread between engineering and manufacturing
- Work as Sector ECAD Architect
- Engineering CAD/PLM tools requirement definition
- Support the development and program adoption of AS Sector Digital Transformation tools and initiatives
- Validation testing of CAD/PLM tool functionality
- Creation of training and best practice documentation
- Provide subject matter expert (SME) user support
- Develop/update sector processes for CAD/PLM
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 12 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development discipline OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Experience working in an aerospace design environment. Emphasis placed in the following disciplines: Structural Design/Analysis, Subsystems Design/Analysis, Electrical/Mechanical Routing, or Mechanism Design/Analysis.
- Experience working with Teamcenter and NX (or equivalent PDM/PLM and CAD/CAE applications)
- Experience working with Capital and Xpedition (or equivalent)
- Experience with HarnesSys
- Experience with Model-Based Relational Design and Assembly Configuration
- Experience working in the context of an Agile/Scrum environment
- Communicates effectively and clearly presents technical approaches and recommendations