Sr. Principal Logistics Systems Engineer (SkillBridge)

Requisition ID: R10174765

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Northridge, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322. 29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.  SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members. 

Responsibilities for this internship position are: 

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. 

Goals – Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. 

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. 

Outcome – Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. 

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: 

 - Has served at least 180 days on active duty 
 - Is within 12 months of separation or retirement 
 - Will receive an honorable discharge 
 - Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS 
 - Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months 
 - Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

As an integral part of our multi-discipline engineering team in Advanced Weapons, you will be on the forefront of developing next generation solutions to protect technology for our nation’s warfighter. The ideal candidate will support one of our Advanced Programs as the lead for defining and architecting a secured missile weapon system. This position will require close collaboration with team members of other projects within the organization for security architecture designs as well as external partners and customers.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Logistics Systems Engineer based in Northridge, CA (no teleworking).

Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation.  The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment and shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

This position is onsite located in Northridge, CA.

This position is contingent upon available funding/program award.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Perform logistics engineering activities and assist as a technical resource from a program’s concept and proposal phases through development, test, production, and post-production support phases

• Serve as the Logistics/Sustainability point of contact (POC) for assigned programs and integrate into program and engineering teams

• Support logistics design influence efforts and activities necessary to meet system performance requirements

• Analyze and interpret technical data (e.g., drawings, manuals, specifications, etc.) to develop technical and logistics data

• Create/update relevant reports such as task analysis, maintenance plans, or provisioning requirements reports

• Perform/develop/update Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)

• Develop maintenance concepts to ensure the most affordable and effective mission readiness solution

• Develop/execute plans for Technical Publications/training materials

• Plan/execute activities that sustain the operation and maintenance of systems to ensure mission readiness

• Be an engaged and versatile team member of the Integrated Logistics Support team seeking to continuously improve upon existing practices

• Conduct logistics analyses using engineering background, analytical skills and knowledge of a wide array of industry tools

• Perform Human Factors analysis on maintenance and operation activities and end items

• Develop/update Packaging, Handling, Shipping & Transportation (PHS&T) and Demilitarization plans

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Logistics Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of engineering experience or 6 years with Masters.

• Experience in Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), Reliability, Maintainability or other logistics related discipline

• Experience in developing/generating various types of logistics supportability analysis

• Experience in developing and delivering Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)

• Knowledge of analyzing data/trend analysis or databases for tracking logistics and inventory

• Familiar with military maintenance and sustainment support

• Experience in leading and monitoring assigned tasks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and ability to interface directly with internal program office and external customers

• **Possess active DoD Security Clearance (investigation completed within last 5 years)

• US Citizenship required for this position

• Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university

• Experience in military maintenance and sustainment support

• Engineering design background generating new designs, models, and drawings

• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that drive change in an organization

• Experience supporting procurement activities to meet demanding build schedules

• Experience developing LSA products in accordance with MIL-STD-1388, GEIA-STD-0007 or MIL-PRF-49506 in LSA database tools such as EAGLE or SLICwave

• Familiarity with other logistics tools such as Vmetric, EDCAS, COMPASS, CASA, etc.

• Understanding of repair level analysis and life cycle cost modeling

• Previous experience using LSA data to develop either technical data, technical publications, Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETMs), or training products

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.  Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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