Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Logistics Engineer, Product Support to join our team of individuals within our Product Support organization supporting the Strategic Command, Control, and Communications Systems (SCS) Business Unit. The position will be onsite in Melbourne, FL.
This role will support the E-130J TACAMO program, supporting supportability design influence and sustainment requirements. This position will be full-time in the office with nominal travel responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Logistics Product Data development.
Basic understanding of EAGLE for logistics acquisition management.
Basic knowledge for understanding three-level maintenance concepts.
Read and interpret engineering drawings for maintenance task development.
Research and understand engineering hardware changes.
Assist with technical briefings to the customer and end user and provide recommendations as to the employment of the weapon system.
Knowledge of military operations, procedures, and training activities.
Understanding of initial spares/repair parts development.
Must have knowledge of military supply and maintenance procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
5 Years experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 Years with Masters; Additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree.
Excellent computer skills combined with a mastery of Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Exercising a high degree of initiative and exhibiting advance organization skills.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance standards with supervision.
Demonstrated ability to solve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fluid environment with diverse stakeholders.
Experience working in a government or government contractor environment.
Basic understanding of logistic elements; supportability, maintainability, and logistics support
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
Familiarization with all twelve Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements
Experience integrating Logistics efforts across the various Product Support disciplines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or master's degree with 3 years of experience; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
- Top Secret security clearance required at start.
- Excellent computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong initiative and advanced organizational skills.
- Ability to achieve high performance standards with supervision.
- Ability to solve problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- Ability to work in a fluid environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in a government or government contractor environment.
- Basic understanding of logistics elements, including supportability, maintainability, and logistics support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface across employee and management levels.
- Familiarity with the twelve Defense Acquisition University Integrated Product Support elements.
- Experience integrating logistics efforts across Product Support disciplines.
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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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