"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 Engineer/Principal Liaison Engineer - 4/10, 1st Shift to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering organization. This role is located in Palmdale, CA.
In this role, you will be assessing and dispositioning non-conformances as they occur in our F-35 production. The selected candidate will author detailed engineering direction as well as collaborate readily with support engineering roles in order to ensure the integrity of the final product.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain Material Review Board authority in order to autonomously address the rigors of the role.
• Assess, disposition, and buy off non-conformance (MRB) tags and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as they occur in our F-35 production environment.
• Coordinate dispositioned repairs, as appropriate, with support roles in the organization.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications for a Liaison Engineer (level 2):
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 0 year of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Knowledge of the MRB process / experience with the MRB process
• Experience with CATIA V5, NX, Visualization Pro, TeamCenter, MES, or other CAD programs
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Liaison Engineer (level 3):
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Knowledge of the MRB process / experience with the MRB process
• Experience with CATIA V5, NX, Visualization Pro, TeamCenter, MES, or other CAD programs
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years related engineering experience, OR Master's with 0 years, OR PhD with 0 years (Liaison Engineer level)
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years related engineering experience, OR Master's with 3 years, OR PhD with 1 year (Principal Liaison Engineer level)
- Knowledge of the MRB process and experience with MRB dispositioning
- Experience with CATIA V5, NX, Visualization Pro, TeamCenter, MES, or other CAD programs
- Ability to obtain, transfer, and maintain a U.S. adjudicated Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled as required)
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Willingness to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet program schedule
- Ability to assess, disposition, and buy off non-conformance tags and Engineering Change Requests in a production environment
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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