Staff Component Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff 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 • Prepare, review, and present component-related data for Program Design Team, Configuration Control Board, and major program milestone reviews, including applicable screening and qualification test plans. • Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, and cross-functional teams to define part selection requirements, resolve obsolescence issues, identify replacement parts, and meet program deadlines. • Serve as the Components Engineering representative in customer and supplier technical exchanges and support component-related decisions across programs as needed. • Oversee components used on assigned programs, including documenting program-specific part requirements, leading new component request approvals, and supporting component drawing development. • Support failure analysis, problem resolution, and risk mitigation for components within the assigned commodity. • Ensure commodity component compliance with environmental application, authenticity, traceability, and production design requirements across Commercial, Industry, Military, and Space-grade components. • Chair a Commodity Team responsible for reviewing and approving components for production design use. • Drive continuous improvement of Component Engineering processes. This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret Clearance prior to start. Basic Qualifications for a Staff Component Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 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 • Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the selection, qualification, and application of components for electronic and/or mechanical systems. • Minimum of 12 years of professional experience as a Component Engineer working with a broad range of component categories, including Analog, Assemblies, Digital, Electromechanical, Fiber, Interconnects, Mechanical, and Passive components. 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: $153,600.00 - $230,400.00 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.