Engineering Aide 2 / Principal Engineering Aide 3 - Tactical Space Systems

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Technical Support
Location: Dulles - VA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

The Tactical Space Systems Division is looking for an Engineering Aide to assist with data management within the Analysis & Thermal group in Dulles, VA.

Essential Functions:

Document creation and management
Database creation and maintenance
Compilation of comprehensive parts lists using information from Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, online databases, and data from subcontractors and suppliers
Spreadsheet organization and extraction
Obsolescence monitoring and report generation
Candidate must be comfortable with meeting deadlines, working on multiple projects concurrently, and working with various engineering disciplines and customers as required to build data product. The candidate may be occasionally requested to assist with work in a laboratory environment.\

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either an Engineering Aide 2 level or Principal Engineering Aide 3 level.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Aide 2:

AA degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 years experience. - Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of software, including SharePoint.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineering Aide 3:

AA or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of software, including SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineering Associates Degree.
Database software.
Proficiency in understanding and extracting information from specifications (NAS, SAE, MS, etc.).
Basic Understanding of principles of design.
Matlab basic knowledge.
General knowledge of mechanical assemblies and piece part
Ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Salary Range: 49000 - 81600
Salary Range 2: 58300 - 97100

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.