Northrop Grumman Jobshttp://northropgrumman.jobs2024-03-29 06:15:34GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-29 06:15:34At 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.
We are looking for a Design Engineering Manager 1 to support our Northrop Grumman facilities in Oxnard/Goleta CA. (% allocation varying throughout year based on site project goals/needs).The Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division, Strategic Business Deployables Operating Unit specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as solar arrays, instrument booms, extendible support structures, and reflector boom antennas/deployable booms/masts.
As a key strategic member of the Northrop Grumman Space Components and Strategic Businesses-Deployables leadership team, the **Design Engineering Manager 1** is responsible for leading tooling and ground support equipment design for manufacturing, shipping, and all test tooling (static, dynamic, thermal) at both Oxnard and Goleta sites. Engineering manager will also be responsible for the planning, standardizing, implementing and enhancing product design related to tooling, and processes and methods that support the value stream organization (VSO) and its objectives.
Through collaboration with Engineering product team leads and other functional managers, the Engineering Manager is responsible for resource management and prioritization to provide prompt response and situational resolutions to meet all VSO goals and objectives.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Accountable to the Space Components Director of Engineering Deployables operating unit for meeting the Engineering safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers within entire product value streams. Ensures plans are developed and executed to meet internal and external customer requirements.
+ Leads team focused on tooling and ground support equipment design for manufacturing, shipping, and all test tooling (static, dynamic, thermal)
+ Subject matter expert on design tools, methods, and standards across value stream
+ Deploy Tooling and Ground Support Equipment engineering resources to meet customer demands.
+ Manage resources in collaboration with Engineering Manager
+ Owns Requisitions, Hiring, Recruiting, and Interaction with HR
+ Escalation, assignments
+ Reviews and employee development
+ Manage Direct Labor Yield (DLY)
+ Verification and validation of work completeness and accuracy (Quality & Consistency)
+ Monitor program performance
+ SQDEC Daily Management
+ Escalation of technical, schedule, and financial issues
+ Lead and/or support peer reviews at product level
+ Track first pass yield and OTD
+ Monitor Program execution and support of SDRL and SOW deliverables
+ Ensure PDR, CDR, TRR technical compliance
+ Drawing release plan
+ Approval and sign off of all drawings in product value stream
+ Tooling and GSE plan and coordination with tool design group, manufacturing engineer, and test engineers
+ Focus value stream lessons learned, best practices, and continuous improvement implementations
+ Review and provide assessment for proposal Basis Of Estimates.
+ Collaborates with Value Stream Owner (Site Operations Leader) for meeting the Engineering safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers within entire product value streams. Ensures plans are developed and executed to meet internal and external customer requirements.
+ Continuously improve Engineering Daily Management, process standards, tools and risk management. Create, maintain and improve standards for all engineering drawings, specifications and design for manufacturability.
+ Ownership and accountability for effective hand-offs through all functional and process center areas.
+ Collaborate and coordinate with Master Scheduling, Product Value Stream Managers and Business Support Functions (Program Managers, Finance, Contracts, HR, etc.), including proposal support, to achieve product and site goals via sharing of resources, tools, equipment, processes, etc.
+ Provide Engineering leadership and owns employee development and mentoring.
+ Establish and maintain metrics that provide real-time visibility to measure, monitor, and control process performance, including key inputs, outputs, and early warning event triggers.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or 3 years experience with a Master's Degree or 15 - 20 years work experience in Aerospace.
+ 3 years leadership experience in a management role or combined years as a technical design lead.
+ Excellent communication skills - presentation, oral, written, and listening.
+ Proven track record of managing direct reports of various disciplines and ability to lead multiple engineering disciplines to reach common goals and objectives.
+ Ability to provide technical communication and coordination with senior leadership.
+ Experience with budget and cost management. Ability to organize and manage multiple products/programs with the focus on delivering within cost and on schedule.
+ Combination of industry knowledge, leadership skills, management expertise and in-depth knowledge of the design engineering process. Strong knowledge in engineering systems and processes such as CAD, PLM and GD&T.
+ Detailed knowledge of mechanical design, structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection.
+ Proven ability to perform problem solving and resolution using lean and continuous improvement tools and tactics to satisfy customer and business needs.
+ Requires knowledge and experience with implementation and execution of process standards, systems, processes, and business tools focused on engineering and technical risk management identification and mitigation.
+ Computer Aided Design Tools - Basic knowledge of computer aided design tools and systems (e.g., computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), computer aided three dimensional interactive (NX), CREO, SolidWorks). Able to manipulate data sets, (e.g., compare NX to measurement data, create stereo lithography files).
+ Ability to travel between the Oxnard, CA and Goleta, CA sites and travel to support customers.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
+ US Citizenship required
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ BS or MS in Engineering
+ ASME GD&T Certification for ASME 14.5-2018
**Salary Range:** $104,600 - $156,800
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10144780CaliforniaCADesign Engineering Manager 1NoneB94FCC1A569E433BBD6F7392FCA836B0http://northropgrumman.jobs/B94FCC1A569E433BBD6F7392FCA836B023GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-29 06:15:26At 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 Space Components** Business Unit is seeking a **Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist** to join our team. This position will be located onsite in **Goleta or Oxnard, CA**
The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for representing Supply Chain to Program Management, Operations, Quality and NGC Management for the Deployables facilities within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Payload and Ground Division within the Space Systems sector.
Candidate will serve as liaison between supply chain and the site program management, planning, quality, engineering and operations. Review status of projects, manages schedules, and prepares status reports. Assess supply chain related Program issues and in conjunction with purchasing, develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Will be fully engaged with the GSC team and other cross-functional teams to develop and implement integrated system tools and processes within the BU.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chain management functions and status to and working with internal groups to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs
+ Meet company and customer requirements by providing the linkage between supply chain, customer, program management and internal support functions
+ Communicate to site leadership on programs and site status, as pertaining to supply chain, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver
+ Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance and supplier quality to address systemic or major issues at suppliers requiring coordination with site functions
+ Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings
+ Understanding of program deliverables, due dates and basic technical knowledge of the assigned programs
+ Participates in pre-award, contract kick-off's
+ Assess and provide input on impact, risks and opportunities and Proposals
+ Challenge business impediments to excellence and continuous improvement and generate application of six sigma and lean principles and tools
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management or logistics; 4 years with a Master's. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management or logistics
+ Team player with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to present concepts and recommendations to all levels within the organization
+ Solid understanding of supply chain processes and best practices
+ Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve problems
+ Detail oriented, but able to understand the big picture
+ Demonstrated ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholder with success in leading and influencing peers and other support functions
+ High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and experience in defense or aerospace systems
+ Experience in high program volume / low production rate environment
+ Demonstrated capability and success in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities
+ Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations.
**Salary Range:** $88,700 - $133,100
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10145640CaliforniaCAPrincipal Supply Chain Planning SpecialistNone5A7621D2363C427C869787954929890Dhttp://northropgrumman.jobs/5A7621D2363C427C869787954929890D23GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-27 06:15:43At 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Business Management Manager 1 for our Deployable Systems Operating Unit. **This position will be located in Goleta, CA and will be required to travel to Oxnard, CA approximately 10% of the time. Relocation is available.**
The Business Management Manager 1 will be a direct report to Business Management and matrix to the Deployable Systems Operating Unit Product Director. The Manager will partner with the Operating Unit Director and Program Managers to manage all financial aspects to achieve the Business Unit's financial and strategic objectives. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Coordinate and lead all business management functions including but not limited to quarterly EAC process, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, earned value management and pricing
+ Provide direct management for a program cost team that resides at multiple locations
+ Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses.
+ Coordinate and Develop business strategy with both BU FP&A and OU Product Director to enable accurate forecasting and long-range planning
+ Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
+ Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and government cost control guidelines.
+ Assist in coordinating proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management.
+ Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement. Additionally, the ideal candidate must possess the following KEY attributes:
+ Leadership - No issues holding teammates accountable to due dates
+ Interpersonal Skills - Clean communicator, works will with teammates, does not work in silos
+ Agility - Comfortable working in non-standardized environments
+ Organized - Capable of managing multiple time sensitive deliverables
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience - OR Master's degree with 4+ years of related experience
+ Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
+ Leadership experience
+ Experience with program proposals, cost and schedule control, program budgeting and forecasting for both DoD and International Programs
+ Experience with ERP Systems and MS Project
+ Earned Value and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MBA
+ Experience in managing EAC's on challenging programs [including programs that are in a total loss]
+ Experience working with CostPoint and IBM Planning and Analytics tools
+ Familiarity with the risk management process and the development of S-Curve modeling for proposals and schedule risk assessments
+ Prior people management experience
**Salary Range:** $104,600 - $156,800
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10146195CaliforniaCABusiness Management Manager 1 - Multiple OpeningsNone993DDEE9AA734E8AA1AA8F707503DEAFhttp://northropgrumman.jobs/993DDEE9AA734E8AA1AA8F707503DEAF23GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-27 06:15:35At 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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products (MEP is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. **Learn more about Spacecraft Components at our website:** https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/ .
**Our Deployables Operating Unit is hiring for either a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3). The selected candidate will support our Space Components division. This position will be located in Goleta, CA.**
**Core Responsibilities:**
- Develops manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assembly of spacecraft deployable mechanisms.
- Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
- May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
- Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
- Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
- Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and best-practices.
- This requisition may be filled at either a Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2) or a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3) grade based on the qualifications listed below.
**Basic Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer (Level 2):**
- 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience resolving productivity or quality issues in a manufacturing or development environment.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team throughout program lifecycle.
**Basic Qualifications for Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3):**
- 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience resolving productivity or quality issues in a manufacturing or development environment.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
- Ability to lead a cross-functional team during assembly and test phases of program.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Manufacturing or Systems Engineering experience with spaceflight hardware.
- Experience with Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Technical leadership of complex projects.
- GD&T Geometric Dimension & Tolerancing, also known by ASME y14.5
- Experience with process innovation.
- Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
**Salary Range:** $77,100 - $115,700
**Salary Range 2:** $95,000 - $142,400
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10128589CaliforniaCA(2nd Shift) Manufacturing Engineer / Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Space ComponentsNone3BBB473962944044B63F0E084EC9A098http://northropgrumman.jobs/3BBB473962944044B63F0E084EC9A09823GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-27 06:15:31At 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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products (MEP) is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. **Learn more about Spacecraft Components at our website:** https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/ .
The Space Systems Group is seeking **Engineering Test Technician Level 3 or 4** based out of the **Goleta, CA** site. Work will be collaborated with a dedicated Test & Metrology team using a variety of mechanical, environmental and computer driven Metrology equipment. Daily tasks will take this individual throughout our 83,000 sq. ft. engineering and manufacturing facilities, supporting a variety of program needs.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Provide test and technical support to engineers on a variety of technical tasks.
+ Execute comprehensive component and system level test plans, procedures and test events
+ Participate in test planning and test readiness reviews
+ Analyze measurement requirements and equipment measurement tolerances.
+ Define and maintain documented best practices for test processes and equipment.
+ Contribute to maintaining and improving test equipment and infrastructure.
+ Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such component and systems level test results and engineering design changes.
+ Conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis.
+ Maintains engineering documentation and reports (procedures and test reports)
+ Support internal and external customers' needs.
+ Identify, troubleshoot and solve test problems and provide assistance to manufacturing, inspection and engineering issues.
+ Analyze data and provide reports in a variety of customers' format.
This requisition may be filled at either an Engineering Test Technician 3 or an Engineer Test Technician Level 4 as per the below Basic Qualifications:
**Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:**
+ High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ 4 years overall experience as a technician in the manufacturing/engineering field
+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
+ Experience working in Cleanroom Environment and Environmental Test Area
+ Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
+ Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time and have the ability to manipulate equipment weighting up to 50 pounds.
+ Must be willing and able to work (2nd Shift Hours: 1:30pm - 11:00pm PST)
**Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:**
+ High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ 4 years overall experience as a technician in the manufacturing/engineering field
+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
+ Experience working in Cleanroom Environment and Environmental Test Area
+ Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
+ Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time and have the ability to manipulate equipment weighting up to 50 pounds.
+ Must be willing and able to work (2nd Shift Hours: 1:30pm - 11:00pm PST)
**Salary Range:** $62,900 - $104,900
**Salary Range 2:** $74,900 - $124,800
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10141576CaliforniaCATest Technician 3 / 4 (2nd Shift - Will start on 1st Shift)NoneB86985EB944F467C83F77517428F4AD5http://northropgrumman.jobs/B86985EB944F467C83F77517428F4AD523GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-27 06:15:28At 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.
**Manufacturing and Harness Technician**
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. **Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website:** https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/ .
Our facility in Goleta, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Harness Technician specializing in harnessing and related electrical assembly and test, with aerospace industry experience working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs.
+ A cable harness technician manufactures cable / harness products. Reads and interprets Work Instructions, schematics, wirelists, and drawings. Ensures quality of the hardware is maintained and company procedures are followed. Ensures work is done with completeness, accuracy, adherence to operation sheets, ISO procedures, schedules, and assign tasks. Provides regular communication to shop leads and Work Center management on status and technical issues.
**Primary Responsibilities** :
+ Will be reviewing, interpreting, maintaining, and completing paperwork and electronic data associated with hardware assemblies to maintain data and material traceability.
+ Will be working with electrical harness assemblies, including interpreting schematics and building compliant electrical assemblies as well as conducting electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
+ Will be routing wiring harnesses on flight hardware.
+ Will follow procedure and direction from management as well as work from drawings or sketches, and collaborate with engineers to develop or proof new processes.
+ Will work with soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
+ Will work with structural bonding and application of coatings using various epoxy and silicone adhesive products.
+ Working level understanding of force, torque, and precision hand tools.
+ Work to follow and determine, optimum order of assembly for complex harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.
**Basic Qualifications for level 1:**
+ High school diploma or GED 0 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
+ US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
+ Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
+ Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
+ Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
**Basic Qualifications for level 2:**
+ High school diploma or GED 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
+ US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
+ Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
+ Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
+ Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Familiarity with solar cell technology and CIC wiring
+ Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
+ Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
+ Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics, preferred.
+ Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
+ J-STD-001 Soldering Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
+ NASA STD 8739.1 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
+ NASA STD 8739.4 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
+ Knowledge of ESD and Flight Hardware handing
**Salary Range:** $39,900 - $66,500
**Salary Range 2:** $47,600 - $79,300
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10146682CaliforniaCAManufacturing & Harnessing Technician 1 / 2 - Deployable Space StructuresNone17F7F21C974B4D1384DF8CA7089F0B0Ahttp://northropgrumman.jobs/17F7F21C974B4D1384DF8CA7089F0B0A23GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-27 06:15:17At 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.
**2ND SHIFT - 1:30 pm - 11:00 pm**
**Manufacturing and Harness Technician**
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. **Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website:** https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/ .
Our facility in Goleta, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Harness Technician specializing in harnessing and related electrical assembly and test, with aerospace industry experience working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs.
+ A cable harness technician manufactures cable / harness products. Reads and interprets Work Instructions, schematics, wirelists, and drawings. Ensures quality of the hardware is maintained and company procedures are followed. Ensures work is done with completeness, accuracy, adherence to operation sheets, ISO procedures, schedules, and assign tasks. Provides regular communication to shop leads and Work Center management on status and technical issues.
**Primary Responsibilities** :
+ Will be reviewing, interpreting, maintaining, and completing paperwork and electronic data associated with hardware assemblies to maintain data and material traceability.
+ Will be working with electrical harness assemblies, including interpreting schematics and building compliant electrical assemblies as well as conducting electrical tests such as continuity and insulation resistance.
+ Will be routing wiring harnesses on flight hardware.
+ Will follow procedure and direction from management as well as work from drawings or sketches, and collaborate with engineers to develop or proof new processes.
+ Will work with soldering, wire stripping, contact crimping, contact insertion and removal, harness routing and strain relief.
+ Will work with structural bonding and application of coatings using various epoxy and silicone adhesive products.
+ Working level understanding of force, torque, and precision hand tools.
+ Work to follow and determine, optimum order of assembly for complex harnesses, mechanical structures, and devices.
**Basic Qualifications for level 1:**
+ High school diploma or GED 0 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
+ US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
+ Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
+ Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
+ Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
**Basic Qualifications for level 2:**
+ High school diploma or GED 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
+ US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
+ Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
+ Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
+ Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Familiarity with solar cell technology and CIC wiring
+ Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
+ Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
+ Ability to read and follow directions on engineering drawings and Schematics, preferred.
+ Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
+ J-STD-001 Soldering Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
+ NASA STD 8739.1 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
+ NASA STD 8739.4 Certification (expired okay- current preferred)
+ Knowledge of ESD and Flight Hardware handing
**Salary Range:** $39,900 - $66,500
**Salary Range 2:** $47,600 - $79,300
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10146839CaliforniaCAManufacturing & Harnessing Technician 1 / 2 - 2ND SHIFT 1:30pm-11pm - Deployable Space StructuresNone523E162E63D5484D924A599A66712A69http://northropgrumman.jobs/523E162E63D5484D924A599A66712A6923GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-25 06:15:45At 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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
The team in Goleta, CA is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer (Thermal Analyst / Sr. Principal Structural Engineer (Thermal Analyst) to perform thermal analysis, design, and/or test of one or more moderately complex or portions of complex materials, structural components, and functional systems of company products. This position role will be based in **Goleta, CA** .
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Perform orbital thermal analysis, design, and/or test of one or more moderately complex or portions of complex materials, structural components, and functional systems of company products.
+ Analyze requirements for materials, structural components, or functional systems.
+ Create system level thermal models of assemblies and detailed thermal models of subassemblies and individual parts.
+ Perform steady state and transient thermal analysis to predict temperatures, heat flows, and heat sinking requirements.
+ Release results as "technical documents" after review by the senior members of the team.
+ Analyses will be performed utilizing hand calculations and software packages such as AutoCAD with Thermal Desktop, RadCAD, SINDA/FLUINT, Creo, Matlab, and Mathcad
+ Possible task planning, preparing reports, conducting technical peer reviews, conducting test programs and mentoring junior engineers.
+ Review and approve drawings for thermal design hardware content
+ Work and execute independently with minimal technical oversight and general direction
**Basic Qualifications Level 3:**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; OR 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience using Thermal Desktop software (C&R Technologies)
+ Must be a U.S. Citizens.
**Basic Qualifications Level 4:**
+ Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 9 years of relevant experience; OR 7 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; OR 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD
+ Minimum of 3 years of experience using Thermal Desktop software (C&R Technologies)
+ Must be a U.S. Citizens.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering discipline focused on Structural Design
**Salary Range:** $107,300 - $160,900
**Salary Range 2:** $133,000 - $199,600
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10150818CaliforniaCAPrincipal/Senior Principal Structural Engineer (Thermal Analyst)None31CB6CBEE63E4F229A49B6A8A2E5A679http://northropgrumman.jobs/31CB6CBEE63E4F229A49B6A8A2E5A67923GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-22 06:15:43At 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.
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 Space Systems (NGSP), Payload and Grounds Systems, Space Deployables designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
**Working Environment:**
The position is available at the Northrop Grumman facility in Goleta CA, part of the Northrop Grumman, Space Systems (NGSP) - Space Components Business Unit, which specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as solar arrays , instrument booms , and various extendible support structures .
As a Mechanical Engineer in Goleta, you will be responsible for creating and implementing deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms at the cutting edge of space technology. You will have ownership of your work from the concept creation through the design and analysis phases and may also participate in the manufacturing, testing, and integration of the systems.
**This position can be filled at the either the Principal or Senior Principal level.**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Create, prototype, design, and analyze structures and mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies such as solar arrays, booms, and other support structures and mechanisms for satellite subsystems.
+ Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, and finite element analysis or other modeling tools as needed.
+ Perform detailed 3D designs, generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components.
+ Document test plans and procedures requirements.
+ Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
+ Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost effective and assures complete reliability.
+ Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers.
+ Clearly report design status, progress and escalations at regular program meetings
**Basic Qualifications for the Principal level:**
+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace)
+ 5 years of applicable experience in mechanical design and closed-form analysis with some understanding of finite element analysis software
+ Strong communication skills, oral and written.
+ Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
+ Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment.
+ US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement
**Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal level:**
+ Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace)
+ 9 years of applicable experience in mechanical design and closed-form analysis with understanding of finite element analysis software
+ Strong communication skills, oral and written
+ Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment.
+ Demonstrable problem solving skills with hands-on project experience.
+ Excellent technical communication skills and strong analytical skills
+ Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
+ US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's degree in applicable area.
+ 7 or more years of direct Mechanical Engineering experience, preferably in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with significant project ownership.
+ Proficiency with mechanical computer aided design (CAD) software, preferably design and analysis experience with PTC Creo Parametric 2/3.
+ Practical understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009)
+ Detailed mechanical design knowledge of structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection.
+ Spacecraft/aerospace materials experience in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.
+ Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping.
**Salary Range:** $97,500 - $146,300
**Salary Range 2:** $120,900 - $181,300
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10153950CaliforniaCAPrincipal/Senior Principal Mechanical EngineerNoneFCE23BAFFE4C459685444F2BB8038E43http://northropgrumman.jobs/FCE23BAFFE4C459685444F2BB8038E4323GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-17 06:15:40At 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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products (MEP) is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
Learn more about Spacecraft Components at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/
Northrop Grumman's Mission Enabling Products, Deployables team has an opening for a Quality Inspection Manager 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Quality organization. The Quality Inspection Manager will support the quality initiatives for solar arrays and deployables manufacturing. This position will have day-to-day responsibilities managing Quality Inspectors located in our Goleta facility. This position will be **based in Goleta, CA.**
**Core Responsibilities:**
+ Provides overall management of Quality Control (QC) inspection teams by setting and operating to objectives
+ Provides guidance to direct reports based on goals, objectives, and company policy
+ Engages on the manufacturing floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring personnel in quality methods and procedures
+ Maintains compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and processes to ensure the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications, and customer requirements
+ Provide performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports
+ Assist in meeting or exceeding the Safety, Quality, Employee, Delivery and Cost expectations for internal and external customers and within the Quality function
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applicable experience as a quality inspection lead; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; OR 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
+ Experience managing people
+ Experience with Quality Management Systems (AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP and government standards) and Certifications
+ Knowledge of mechanical and non-destructive inspection techniques
+ Strong passion and relentless drive for achieving results in a fast-paced aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment
+ Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
+ Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to travel to our Oxnard, CA site on occasion
+ US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Knowledge of space deployable mechanism technology and advanced manufacturing processes
+ Experience with Supplier Quality and Performance Management
+ Workforce planning and budgeting experience
+ Knowledge of engineering GD&T principles
**Salary Range:** $95,000 - $142,600
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10149753CaliforniaCAQuality Inspection Manager 1None1B1D13E1F7E84CBD9E5DD4DF11F686E9http://northropgrumman.jobs/1B1D13E1F7E84CBD9E5DD4DF11F686E923GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-15 06:15:33At 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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Northrop Grumman Space Sector is looking for a Contracts Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Payload & Ground Systems Business Unit. This position will be based in Oxnard, CA; Goleta, CA; or Redondo Beach, CA, and will be working onsite. If located in Redondo Beach, this position will require travel one day per week to the Goleta or Oxnard location.
This position is eligible for relocation.
**In this role, the selected candidate will:**
+ Work complex assignments independently and support Finance, Program Management, and various levels of Management
+ Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration activities from the proposal through closeout
+ Administrate daily contract activities for a variety of product lines and contract types, including cost reimbursable and firm fixed; such activities will include, establishing payment terms, initiating and monitoring invoicing, collections, and funding to support financial objectives
+ Enter and manage data in the financial/delivery system
+ Participate in IPT and customer meetings; performing and monitoring compliance to contract requirements and leading change management process
+ Ensure non-disclosure agreements and contract terms and condition are negotiated within company guidelines
+ Manage direct reports responsible for the administration of the contracts within the portfolio
+ Provide advice and counsel on contractual risks and mitigation to senior leadership
+ Review and approval of contractual documents to protect the company's contractual posture, adherence to company policies, provide advice and counsel to various levels of leadership regarding contractual rights and obligations and interpretation of terms and conditions
**The successful candidate will be able to:**
+ Interpret, apply, and follow contract acquisition rules, company policies and customer specifications
+ Think strategically, trouble shoot issues and work with various teams to drive tasks to completion efficiently and accurately in a dynamic fast paced environment
+ Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers
+ Effectively work with competing priorities and deadlines
+ Support resolution of complex problems while minimizing risk to the Company
+ Be a self-starter and able to work collaboratively with team members
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in a contracts related field - OR - Master's degree with 8+ years of contracts related experience
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
+ US Citizen
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/NFS clauses
+ Experience in the Aerospace, Defense or Manufacturing industry
+ Experience working independently on routine to moderate contract management responsibilities, including contract and regulatory compliance, and negotiations
+ Experience working with terms and conditions
+ Ability to manage multiple contracts at the same time of moderate value and risk level
+ Understanding of Government contracting requirements and international contracting
**Salary Range:** $125,500 - $188,300
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10153110CaliforniaCAContracts Manager - Payload & Ground SystemsNone3DD6F805736C449EB5779F2E53E8F578http://northropgrumman.jobs/3DD6F805736C449EB5779F2E53E8F57823GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-15 06:15:17At 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.
An organization within Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products (MEP) is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.
Learn more about Spacecraft Components at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components/ .
The Payload and Ground Systems business sector is seeking a qualified **Manufacturing Technician** to assist with operations in general manufacturing to solder and assemble precision electro-mechanical products such as gyros and gear train mechanisms. This position is based out of the Goleta, CA site.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Performs a variety of duties relating to the fabrication or assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
+ Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions. Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
+ May assist mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications of assemblies and components.
+ Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
+ Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
+ Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.
+ Handling and managing fragile composite materials.
+ Notate usage, traceability, pot life, and out time controls on all adhesive materials used.
+ Report data and interface with other employees and departments
+ Reading and understanding manufacturing blueprints and shop planning
+ Assist in maintaining overall shop appearance and cleanliness.
**Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:**
+ Must be a US Citizen
+ High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
+ Ability to read, write and work to instructions written in English.
+ Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds
+ Ability to be on feet for up to various hours each day
+ Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on demanding manufacturing schedules
+ Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
+ Ability to navigate and operate within a Microsoft Office Environment (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
+ Demonstrated Mechanical Ability
+ Ability read and follow directions on engineering drawings and/or schematics
+ Familiarity with the proper hand tool technique and safety (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc
+ Familiarity with the concept of Torque
+ Must be willing and able to train on 1st shift (6am - 3:30pm) for the first 3-6 months before transitioning to 2nd shift
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Proficient use of electronic test equipment such as DC power supplies, Digital Multimeters, and Source Meters.
+ Proficient use of basic shop arithmetic
+ Experience or familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance issues
+ Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, and similar manufacturing equipment
**Salary Range:** $48,600 - $81,000
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10142375CaliforniaCAManufacturing Technician 2 (2nd Shift)NoneA3B8A4A80FD847F291AC00060E873FA1http://northropgrumman.jobs/A3B8A4A80FD847F291AC00060E873FA123GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-13 06:15:44At 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's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Business Management Manager for our Deployable Systems Operating Unit. **This position will be located in Goleta, CA and will be required to travel to Oxnard, CA approximately 10% of the time. Relocation is available.**
The Business Management Manager will be a direct report to Business Management and matrix to the Deployable Systems Operating Unit Product Director. The Manager will partner with the Operating Unit Director and Program Managers to manage all financial aspects to achieve the Business Unit's financial and strategic objectives. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Coordinate and lead all business management functions including but not limited to quarterly EAC process, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, earned value management and pricing
+ Provide direct management for a program cost team that resides at multiple locations
+ Provide financial business analysis and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses.
+ Coordinate and Develop business strategy with both BU FP&A and OU Product Director to enable accurate forecasting and long-range planning
+ Oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimate at complete development, and various financial reporting activities.
+ Coordinate cost and schedule analyses and preparation of reports to ensure contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon cost and schedule parameters and government cost control guidelines.
+ Assist in coordinating proposals from draft RFP to award, including review of RFP, FAR clauses, coordination with subcontractor flow-downs, basis of estimates, indirect rates, pricing strategies, cash management, negotiation strategy and oversight, and presenting to Senior Management.
+ Manage risks with multiple contract types from both an execution and financial perspective.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record in leading a diverse team as well as the ability to promote the professional development of the business management workforce, fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement. Additionally, the ideal candidate must possess the following KEY attributes:
+ Leadership - No issues holding teammates accountable to due dates
+ Interpersonal Skills - Clean communicator, works will with teammates, does not work in silos
+ Agility - Comfortable working in non-standardized environments
+ Organized - Capable of managing multiple time sensitive deliverables
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience - OR Master's degree with 8+ years of related experience
+ Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
+ 2+ years of people management experience
+ Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent across multiple footprints
+ Experience with program proposals, cost and schedule control, program budgeting and forecasting for both DoD and International Programs
+ Experience with ERP Systems and MS Project
+ Earned Value and financial reporting experience on a variety of contract types
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret level security clearance
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ MBA
+ Experience in managing EAC's on challenging programs [including programs that are in a total loss]
+ Experience working with CostPoint and IBM Planning and Analytics tools
+ Familiarity with the risk management process and the development of S-Curve modeling for proposals and schedule risk assessments
**Salary Range:** $149,400 - $224,000
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10145895CaliforniaCABusiness Management ManagerNone6971655CBD1A45209C5638A904B15087http://northropgrumman.jobs/6971655CBD1A45209C5638A904B1508723GoletaNorthrop GrummanUnited StatesUSA2024-03-08 07:15:41At 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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you defining possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Program Cost Control Analyst 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in either Goleta, CA or Oxnard, CA and support the Payload and Ground Systems division. This position will be onsite and can be hired at either a Level 2 or Principal Level 3.
**Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:**
+ Participating in the preparation of budgets and schedules for contract work and participating in the control of costs and schedules through cost schedule control system
+ Preparing internal and external customer reports
+ Assisting Managers in achieving objectives by compiling and reviewing budgets for Programs and Organizations using actual performance, previous budget figures and related workload forecasts (affordability), indirect expense analysis and other data sources for proper financial administration
+ Performing quarterly Estimate-At-Completion (EAC) with program cost control managers and Functional Managers
+ Compiling quarterly EAC packages for management review
+ Participate in Integrated Program Management (IPM) and Earned Value Management (EVM). Maintain resources and logic within the resource loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
+ Provide responses to external, internal, and Government auditors
+ Strategic planning and monthly OPS forecast preparation of Sales, Operating Margin, Cash, and Awards this includes generating working capital/cash forecast including cost type and PBP billing and collections
+ Weekly tracking and reporting to program management and customers
+ Preparing and submit reports to various levels of governance including internal management, customers, and government oversight agencies
+ Updating and maintaining CSR system monthly which is used for recognition of profit
+ Updating and maintaining program staffing plans and program direct base worksheets for accounting
+ Supporting proposal efforts for both customer RFP and internal activities
+ Preparing proposal estimates that are complete and accurate with necessary justification on tasks
+ Ensuring proposal methodologies and prepared assumptions used to derive the estimates are adequate
+ Contract close-out with final or interim rates, calculation of fee, analysis of cost outside of POP, and responding to audit questions from customers
**Basic Qualifications for a Level 2:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 1+ year of related experience
**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Level 3:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 4+ years of related experience
+ Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
**Additional Basic Qualifications for both levels:**
+ An additional 4 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
+ Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines
+ Experience with financial analysis and/or reporting
+ Strong PC skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel
+ Strong analytical ability
+ US Citizen
**Preferred Qualifications for both levels:**
+ Program Cost Analyst experience
+ Experience with CostPoint, Primavera, or Cobra
+ Experience in DoD setting with understanding of government Cost Accounting Standards, FAR, and DFARs
+ Experience with program planning or program scheduling
+ Experience with GAAP, as well as, Government Financial accounting practices
**Salary Range:** $72,100 - $108,100
**Salary Range 2:** $88,700 - $133,100
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.Goleta, CAR10148725CaliforniaCAProgram Cost Control Analyst 2/3NoneCF459A6B35B5494DB55D2A156DD98360http://northropgrumman.jobs/CF459A6B35B5494DB55D2A156DD9836023