Engineer Systems or Principal Engineer Systems

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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Strategic Weapons System Launcher Systems Engineer based out of Quonset Point/Kingston, RI (Providence metro-area), a Northrop Grumman’s General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) location. You will be part of a small, highly specialized team that will install and test of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem for U.S. Navy’s Columbia class submarine: a new construction ballistic missile submarine program. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with excellent communication skills, exhibits flexibility, and works well within a diverse team environment. This position can be hired at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer with 25% travel. What you’ll get to do: Provide technical support to shipyard personnel on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Trident II Submarine Launcher Subsystem and support equipment at both the Quonset Point, RI and Groton, CT shipyard sites. Witness and participate in the conduct of test procedures as part of the Shipyard Installation and Test Program (SITP) for COLUMBIA Class SSBNs. Support test program readiness reviews, participate in working groups, and attend daily standup meetings as required. Train shipyard personnel in equipment operation, installation, maintenance, inspection procedures, and installation techniques. Analyze equipment failures to determine cause and recommend corrective action. Prepare required status reports and a daily log of tasks/repairs accomplished. Work in a multi-stakeholder environment to resolve time sensitive deck plate issues. Update government approved test program documentation to support execution, improve efficiency, or correct deficiencies. Collaborate with UK based test personnel on lessons learned during execution of SITP for Dreadnought Class SSBNs.