Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as an Engineer Technical Services – RIB Engineer based out of Mayport, FL.
What You’ll get to Do:
As an Engineer Technical Services you will function as a Mission Module (MM) equipment Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Littoral Combat Ship Mission Package Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEP&S) Program. This position will serve as the 11mRB Engineer for the Surface Warfare Mission Package onboard Freedom Class LCS.
The selected candidate will support the operations of the Mission Module Readiness Center (MMRC Mayport) in planning and executing Surface Warfare (SUW), and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Modules (MMs) lifecycle sustainment both ashore and aboard LCS Class Ships. Plans sequence of assembly, installation, repair and other maintenance functions relating to all assigned equipment. Plans detailed operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, technical manuals and other engineering releases. Maintains progress reports, schedules, and other related records.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain close working relationships and liaising with other organizations within the Northrop Grumman Corporation and NAVSEA enterprises to develop and deliver comprehensive schedules and project plans/tasks.
Manage and work with government, military and staff on milestones and assist with schedule development, preparing correspondence and reports of a technical nature and other duties as required supporting a collaborative team process.
Ensure major projects and program schedules and plans are integrated across functional groups including training, operations, material, and quality.
Research parts for technicians and customer representatives.
Review and coordinates with logistics personnel to provide feedback to equipment Allowance Parts Lists (APLs).
Provide technical advice and hands-on guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems.
Develop hands-on, in-depth expertise with the equipment and use that knowledge to diagnose and resolve technical issues, troubleshoot products, and implement modifications that meet customer requirements.
Provide Distance Support troubleshooting on 11-meter RIB casualties and potential on board tech assist if distance support troubleshooting is exhausted.
Provide recommendations for MM Engineering Change Proposals (ECP).
Develop Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) for repair and overhaul of MM equipment using manuals and engineering drawings.
Understand and utilize Navy programs of record to include: MM Corrective Maintenance (CSMP) utilizing Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) Automated Work Number (AWN) Job development and management.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years’ related experience. 0 years with Masters. May consider 6 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
Experience with U.S. Navy Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).
Candidate must have experience in the sustainment of military systems and equipment.
Must be able to perform physically demanding work, to include working in tight, restricted access quarters onboard a US Navy warship, climbing 20 feet ladders and standing for long periods of time on a Navy ship or pier.
Must be able to travel up to 25%.
US Citizenship and an active/current U.S. Government Secret Clearance are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math).
Experience with equipment logistics, technical manuals, oversee parts ordering system, quality control inspections.
Ability to generate and assign work and supervise all personnel in/around shop operation areas.
MFOM/AWN Job Development and Management (or equivalent USN maintenance system).
Ability to conduct and report on technical review of work packages.
Experience in embarking/debarking LCS Class MPs.
Experience performing or supporting Quality Assurance verification on production end items.
Supervisor's knowledge of the SUW systems and inter-workings of the LCS Class MM program.
Knowledge of and experience with working within the LCS/MM programmatic and operational management environment (i.e., experience working within the NAVSEA PMS 420/505 and LCSRON community).
Working knowledge of Navy Modernization process to include: experience in Navy maintenance to include Ship’s Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and loading and unloading equipment from Navy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or 6 years applied experience in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 2 years related experience
- Experience with U.S. Navy Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)
- Experience in sustainment of military systems and equipment
- Able to perform physically demanding shipboard work, tight quarters, climb 20 foot ladders, stand long periods
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active/current U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Experience with equipment logistics, technical manuals, parts ordering, and quality control inspections
- Ability to generate/assign work and supervise personnel in shop operations
- MFOM/AWN Job Development and Management (or equivalent USN maintenance system)
- Ability to conduct and report technical review of work packages
- Experience embarking/debarking LCS Class Mission Packages
- Experience performing/supporting Quality Assurance verification on production end items
- Knowledge of SUW systems and LCS Class Mission Module program operations (NAVSEA PMS 420/505, LCSRON)
- Working knowledge of Navy modernization and maintenance processes including 3M, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
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