Principal Engineer OR Senior Principal Engineer - Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - Northrop Grumman

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer (T03) or Senior Principal Engineer (T04) as a F-35 Repair Verification Equipment (RVE) Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals
This position is located at Eglin AFB, FL in support of the F-35 Lightning II Program The candidate will be assigned to Product Support, F-35 Supportable Low Observables (SLO) & Field Support Engineering, organization as an F-35 Repair Verification Equipment (RVE) Engineer supporting full-spectrum of radar imaging activities across entire F-35 program utilizing Repair Verification Radar (RVR), Handheld Imaging Tool (HIT) and other LO diagnostic support equipment

*This position can be filled at a Level 03 or Level 04 based on the selected candidate's qualifications

• Job Duties: • Self-starter, work without direct supervision
• Integrate into a high tempo work environment supporting F-35 aircraft operations and maintenance.
• Operate RVR and HIT at F-35 sites to ensure non-standard F-35 LO defects/repairs and aircraft modifications do not adversely impact respective aircraft's Radar Cross-Section (RCS).
• Sustain Information Assurance (IA) posture for all F-35 aircraft RVR and HIT systems as directed under security certification and accreditation documentation and approved by F-35 Program Authorizing Official (AO).
• Participate in drafting future Windows migration packages under Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) construct.
• Author RMF artifacts/documents to include a robust Information Assurance (IA) Verification & Validation (V&V) Test Plan.
• Execute IA V&V Test Plan with other team members

Once ATO is awarded by Authorizing Official (F-35 Program Executive Officer), candidate will maintain RVR and HIT IA posture IAW F-35 Program Standard Vulnerability Management Plan.

• Integrate LO Assessment Tier II tools such as the HIT into F-35 maintenance and mod operations.
• Support program technical interchange meetings and program plans development.
• Manage, track multiple engineering and logistic support activities, and provide periodic status to customers and program management team.
• Combine engineering knowledge with real world maintenance experience.
• Conduct training and provide product briefings to customers, vendors, and company representatives.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills and engage with multiple engineering disciplines, Field Support Engineers, military personnel and other contractors on a regular basis.
• Work any shift, weekends, overtime and holidays, if necessary, as well as travel on Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY) to support F-35 program requirements

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and 5 years' aircraft field/maintenance operations experience, OR Master's degree with 3 years' experience in aircraft field/maintenance operations OR PhD with 0 years of experience.
• Must have an active DOD Secret (or higher) clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 System Administrator Work Role qualifications, such as Security+ CE

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) and 9 years' aircraft field/maintenance operations experience, OR Master's degree with 7 years' experience in aircraft field/maintenance operations OR PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Must have an active DOD Secret (or higher) clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 System Administrator Work Role qualifications, such as Security+ CE

Preferred Qualifications:

• F-35 or other 5th Gen/LO aircraft and support equipment experience.
• Sensor Concepts Inc

(Raptor Scientific) (XE-AC) RVR experience.

• Current DoD 8140 System Administrator Work Role certified.
• Proposal writing and project cost estimation experience.
• Support Equipment acquisition, product development, and maintenance processes experience.
• Field service or prior military experience.
• Previous access to Special Access Programs.
• Knowledgeable in MatLab & Visual Basic.
• Experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors, military customers, and depot management.
• Working knowledge of engineering tools such as CATIA, VAS, PDM

Salary Range:
$84,200 - $126,400

Salary Range 2:
$104,400 - $156,600 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
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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
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