Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Liaison/MRB Engineer or Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located full time in Iuka, MS.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Liaison/MRB Engineer, Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer will work first or second shift and will assist with the disposition of withhold supplier tags.
Candidate should have experience with designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from composite materials.
Candidate will Interface with multiple suppliers, disposition discrepant material tags, and interface with stakeholder groups such as Structural Analysis, Materials & Processing and Manufacturing personnel in the design center and build facilities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must.
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System, MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature is a plus.
This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic qualifications for a Liaison/MRB Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience
Basic qualifications for a Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience
Hands on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.
Experience with military specs and standards.
Experience with repair processes for composite materials used in aerospace structures.
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
MS, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
Current NGAS MRB buyoff authority. "EN".
Experience interfacing with a military customer
Active US Government Secret Clearance or above
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2 years relevant experience (or Master's in STEM with no experience) for Engineer level
- Principal level: Bachelor's in STEM and at least 5 years relevant experience, or Master's in STEM with 3 years experience, or PhD with no experience
- Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility
- Experience with repair processes for composite materials used in aerospace structures
- Experience designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from composite materials
- Experience with military specifications and standards
- Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain final U.S. adjudicated Secret clearance and required program access
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience interfacing with multiple suppliers and stakeholder groups (Structural Analysis, Materials & Processing, Manufacturing)
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature
- MS in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
- Current NGAS MRB buyoff authority (EN)
- Experience interfacing with a military customer
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or above
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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