Northrop Grumman

Principal / Senior Principal Reliability Engineer

Northrop Grumman$103K — $193K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field; advanced degrees with less experience accepted.
  • 5-7 years relevant experience for Principal Engineer; 8+ years for Senior Principal Engineer.
  • Experience in Reliability, Maintainability, and Testability (RMT) disciplines is a must.
  • Ability to read electronic schematics and comprehend component failure modes.
  • Proven history of developing Piece-Part FMEA/FMECA.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for team and leadership interaction.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance are necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Perform reliability and maintainability calculations for avionics and navigation systems.
  • Conduct Failure Modes Effects Analyses (FMEA) and Criticality Analyses (FMECA).
  • Support the Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
  • Facilitate Built-In Test Design Verification Testing (BIT Demos).
  • Use MIL-HDBK documents to inform and make recommendations for design teams.
  • Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams on RMT aspects of systems.
  • Plan and quote RMT tasks for project proposals.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be provided.
  • Health insurance coverage available.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Savings plan participation encouraged.
  • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Reliability Engineer with the ability to obtain a security clearance to work with our Specialty Engineering Team out of Woodland Hills, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This is an exciting, challenging and specialized role for a talented, energized and innovative individual who wants to pursue growth in Reliability, Maintainability, and Testability Engineering. This is fully onsite position located in Woodland Hills, CA working a 9/80 schedule.

What You'll Get to Do:
  • Perform Reliability and Maintainability allocations and predictions for avionics and navigation systems.
  • Conduct Failure Modes Effects Analyses (FMEA), Failure Modes Effects Criticality Analyses (FMECA), and Testability analyses.
  • Support Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) as needed.
  • Support Built-In Test BIT Design Verification Testing (BIT Demos).
  • Utilize knowledge of documents such as MIL-HDBK-338, MIL-HDBK-2165 and MIL-HDBK-217 F(N2) to perform engineering analysis and make recommendations to design teams.
  • Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPT), program management, customers, and suppliers for the Reliability, Maintainability and Testability (RMT) aspects of assigned systems.
  • Support identifying, planning and quoting the RMT tasks for proposals.


This position may be filled as PrincipalReliability Engineer or Senior Principal Reliability Engineer.

Basic Qualifications Principal Reliability Engineer
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM Discipline) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; Master's with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD with 1 year relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in Reliability, Maintainability, and Testability disciplines.
  • Ability to read electronic circuit schematics and understand component failure modes/mechanisms.
  • Experience developing a Piece-Part FMEA/FMECA.
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with team members, peers and leadership within NGMS and the customer community.
  • Innovative mindset with focus on process improvement.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Security Clearance is required within a time frame set forth by management.


Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Reliability Engineer:
  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM Discipline) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; Master's with 6 years of relevant experience; PhD with 4 years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in Reliability, Maintainability, and Testability disciplines.
  • Ability to read electronic circuit schematics and understand component failure modes/mechanisms.
  • Experience developing a Piece-Part FMEA/FMECA.
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to interact with team members, peers and leadership within NGMS and the customer community.
  • Innovative mindset with focus on process improvement.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Security Clearance is required within a time frame set forth by management.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with hands-on RMT analysis and modeling skills for electronic and non-electronic systems, including experience with Reliability Analysis Software and modeling tools (PTC Windchill Quality Solutions preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience within aerospace or defense industry
  • Experience performing Useful Life Analysis and Operational Service Life Analysis.
  • Experience planning and supporting Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT).
  • Familiarity with Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Familiarity with additional specifications such as MIL-HDBK-472, MIL-STD-2155, MIL-STD-882E.
  • Experience with DO-254 Hardware Certification Process.
  • ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer.
  • Possess active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.


Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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