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Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Staff Database (CAD/PLM) Engineer located in Northridge, CA. This position will be 100% on-site. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment and shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
Job Summary:
The CAD/PLM Staff Engineer leverages engineering design/documentation/analysis and wide range of PLM experience to directly support the Mechanical Engineering department. Will directly support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives related to engineering tools, process and people development. The candidate will work with existing CAD/PLM Engineer 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 include:
• Provide direct training and development of CAD/PLM SMEs
• Direct support in all future state CAD-PLM initiatives contributing to success
• Maturation of digital thread between engineering and manufacturing through implementation of model-based definition (MBD)
• Engineering CAD/PLM tools development and overall system health
• Documentation of engineering and downstream use cases
• Ongoing validation and testing of CAD/PLM tool functionality
• Creation of training/best practice documentation and training deployment
• Provide site CAD/PLM administrative subject matter expert (SME) user support
• Develop/update sector processes for CAD/PLM
• CAD and documentation support as assigned

Basic Qualifications: Staff Database (CAD/PLM) Engineer:
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and 12 years of related experience; OR 20 years related experience directly related to key responsibilities
• Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, and CAD/PLM leadership
• 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:*
• Extensive experience working with Teamcenter, Creo, NX (or equivalent PDM/PLM and CAD/CAE applications)
• Experience working in the context of an Agile/Scrum environment
• Communicates effectively and clearly presents technical approaches and recommendations.
• Active Security Clearance.
Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.
Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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Salary Range: $165,000 - $247,600
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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.