RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionWe are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Component Engineer/Senior Principal Component Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.
What You’ll Get to Do:
The successful candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Parts and Components Management Team within the Design Services Engineering Department. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic, customer-focused environment where he/she will interact with suppliers, internal and external customers and other design engineers.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage components for assigned programs as a Part Control Engineer, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
- Collaborate with Program Management to define part selection requirements and support major program milestones, including Design Reviews.
- Facilitate new component request approvals and component drawing development to meet program requirements.
- Drive part obsolescence resolution by reporting end-of-life parts, identifying replacements, and analyzing alternates on bills of material to address obsolescence, long lead times, and standardization.
- Support a commodity team in reviewing components for production design use across commercial, industry, military, and space-grade applications.
- Serve as the surrogate for commodity components, ensuring environmental suitability, authenticity, and traceability.
- Prepare and review data for Program Design Team and/or Configuration Control Board reviews, including applicable screening and qualification test plans.
- Support failure analysis and problem resolution for parts within a specific commodity.
- Manage multiple priorities and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet part requirements and program deadlines.
This position is contingent on the ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance or the successful transfer of a US Government Secret clearance prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Component Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
- A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
- 5 years of experience with component selection, qualification, and application in electronic or mechanical systems
- 5 years of experience in working as a Component Engineer with various component types including but not limited to Analog, Assemblies, Digital, Electromechanical, Digital, Fiber, Interconnects, Mechanical, and Passives.
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Component Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S Citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
- A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
- 8 years of experience with component selection, qualification, and application in electronic or mechanical systems
- 8 years of experience in working as a Component Engineer with various component types including but not limited to Analog, Assemblies, Digital, Electromechanical, Digital, Fiber, Interconnects, Mechanical, and Passives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A current/active US Government Secret clearance
- Experience in developing Electronic Part specifications, particularly using military or Industry requirements and specifications
- Experience with Siemen’s Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
- Regulatory compliance (Specialty Metals, Counterfeit Part Prevention, Conflict Minerals)
- Working knowledge of industry / military standards such as JEDEC, Mil-STD-883, etc
- Experience and ability to work with cross-functional teams such as:
- Design Engineering
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Quality Engineering
- Supply Chain and Procurement
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
