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Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (CPLM Segment SME)

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Northrop Grumman

Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (CPLM Segment SME)

Huntsville, AL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems is seeking a CPLM Segment SME. This position is located in Roy UT, Huntsville AL, Manhattan Beach CA, or Colorado Springs CO and supports the Sentinel program. This position is not eligible for remote work. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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What You'll Get To Do:
Candidate will Act as a Sentinel Segment SME to support Product Lifecycle Management (Teamcenter) user and tool issues:

Triage and prioritize impact of user issues
Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve user issues when possible
Elevate user issues when needed
Follow user support workflow

Learn program and division Principle & Operating Practices to identify correct PLM usage

Work closely with program user community

Act as a liaison across multiple engineering disciplines

Identify potential gap in processes

Identify repeat and common user issues for training opportunities

Perform tool testing.

Assist with creating and maintaining product documentation in the form of job aids.

Candidate will bring a strong ability to comprehend, implement and adhere to documented processes with an inherent ability to make sound decisions.

Candidate will professionally represent the Strategic Deterrent Systems and Sentinel organizations while interacting with internal and external contacts including suppliers, senior personnel and executive leadership on matters requiring coordination between organizations and sectors.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications: This position may be filled at either a Principal or Sr. Principal level:

Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; 0 years with PhD

Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; 3 years with PhD

Both positions require the following qualifications:

Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years, with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

4 years of experience in aerospace system/subsystem product design.

Experience with Siemens NX, and Siemens Teamcenter (1 year minimum).

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Experience working in with Geographically distributed teams.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Experience with a ticketing workflow system (Service Now)

Experience with Siemens Capital & Xpedition

Experience with CAE analysis tools, Familiarity with Strategic Deterrence, Product Lifecycle Management, and cloud computing

Knowledge of System Engineering principles and requirements management

Configuration management experience.

The ability to manage communications with stakeholders through organized processes to ensure that program information is defined, collected, shared, understood, stored and retrieved in a manner that effectively meets program stakeholder needs.

The ability to identify and address program impacts through systematic and proactive approaches to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors and promptly resolves conflicts.

Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times.

Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $107,800.00 - $187,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Huntsville, AL, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10191171-8
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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