RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Liaison/MRB Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be located fulltime in Wichita, KS.

Key responsibilities:

The Liaison/MRB Engineer will assist with the disposition of withhold supplier tags. Candidate should have experience with designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from composite materials.

Tasks will include interfacing with multiple suppliers, dispositioning of discrepant material tags, interfacing with stakeholder groups such as Structural Analysis, Materials & Processing and Manufacturing personnel in the design center and build facilities. 

Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.

Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System, MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature is a plus.

Responsibilities Include:

Performs classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials

Develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and calculation of internal stresses

Analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB) and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)

May mentor less experienced personnel, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

This requisition may be filled as either a Associate Engineer (level 1) or Liaison/MRB Engineer (level 2) based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 0 years’ experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis

Liaison/MRB Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in composite airframe structures or a master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 0 years of experience.

Hands on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.

Experience with military specs and standards.

Experience with repair processes for composite materials used in aerospace structures.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and special program access (PAR) prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors of Science or Masters of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Current NGAS MRB buyoff authority. "EN".

Experience interfacing with a military customer

Current, in-scope Secret clearance (or higher)

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.