Liaison/MRB Engineer/Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

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.

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 in Wichita, KS.

This requisition may be filled as either a Liaison/MRB Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer (level 3) based on the qualifications below.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Liaison/MRB Engineer will be responsible for dispositioning discrepant supplier material tags. 

• The successful candidate will have experience designing repairs for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from advanced composite and metallic materials.

• Tasks will include interfacing with multiple suppliers and 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. 

Basic Qualifications for a Liaison Engineer Level 2:

• Liaison/MRB Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years of related professional/military experience, to include a background in advanced composite airframe structures; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience.

• Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.

• Experience with military specs and standards.

• Experience with repair processes for advanced composite materials and processes used in aerospace structures.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Liaison Engineer Level 3:

• Principal Liaison/MRB Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5+ years related professional/military experience, to include a background in advanced composite airframe structures; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related professional/military experience.

• Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.

• Experience with military specs and standards.

• Experience with repair processes for advanced composite materials and processes used in aerospace structures.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, in-scope DoD Secret clearance (or higher)

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

• Current NGAS MRB "EN" buyoff authority

• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

• Experience interfacing with a military customer

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $112,700.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $139,900.00

The 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.