Hardware Engineer Level 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Mid-level engineering position in the Huntsville Hardware Engineering functional department. This position will support one or more projects performing design engineering analysis and execution for integration of Command and Control systems, such as radios, networks, antennas, and power equipment, in support of Department of Defense projects. These projects include anti-artillery systems, security and warning systems, air and missile defense components; installations in tactical wheeled and armored vehicles, aboard ships, or in operations centers; as well as associated support activities. Position supports a functional matrixed organization; employee's final program assignment may vary depending on staffing needs. Engineer Hardware 2/3 Duties and ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, edit, and revise solid models, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and independent material demands.Main Liaison between Program Management and all executing functional areas required to produce contractual deliverables.Coordinate between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, and Logistics to plan, execute, and expedite material issues in support of Engineering Change Proposals and production contracts.Oversee the Design Engineering interface with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including the material master process and troubleshooting/expediting of transactions.Liaison between program and Global Supply Chain in support of communications with suppliers and customers.Collaborating with other functional areas on various aspects of product design/documentation, including procurement, production, logistics, or configuration management.Responsible for tracking & reporting manufacturing and procurement status.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent real-life Program / Production experience.For Level 2: 2 years of relevant experience in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Planning, or Global Supply Chain.For Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Material Planning, or Global Supply Chain.Proven ability to lead or coordinate cross-functional teams to meet defined objectives.Solid Modeling & Drawings /able to read drawings, find problems /explain intent to both HW engineering and Production teams.Experience with manufacturing Operations and MRP systems (SAP preferred).Active DoD Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one; interim acceptable) .Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive interpersonal style.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced navigation of SAP S/4 or comparable MRP platforms.Demonstrated experience designing mechanical parts and assemblies.Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes.Understanding of DoD acquisition regulations and contract structures.Experience creating Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOMs)Ability to contribute to bid/proposal preparation, cost estimating, and technical content development for new C2 system contracts.Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Alabama-HuntsvilleType: Full time