Sr. Principal Instrumentation Installations Lead Engineer

Sr. Principal Instrumentation Installations Lead Engineer

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 Sr. Principal Instrumentation Installations Lead Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Note: This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.

As an Instrumentation & Data Installation Lead you will lead early design and standup of workshop spaces and posture for large-scale build and installation activities for complex test data acquisition system architectures for Ground, Flight, and Lab Test across multiple sites. The selected individual must have the technical and soft skills to enable them to lead the Operations Engineers and Flight Test Technicians through all facets of the statement of work, from fabrication to installation. This position requires a broad skillset in the area of instrumentation, electrical harness assembly, mechanical assembly and installation, and sensor operations.

You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Industrial engineers to ensure efficient installation planning, processes, and material meets the readiness requirements to execute build operations on each test article. You will ensure installation processes and procedures are properly trained across the workforce and followed in compliance with engineering and process specifications. Additionally, you will continually monitor/inspect installations throughout the build sequence and report any issues. Upon discovery of deficiencies or inefficiencies, you will investigate root causes and initiate corrective actions to ensure consistent product quality.

Desire to work in a fast-paced work environment and excellent communication skills are essential. Candidate must have a willingness to embrace change and work in a dynamic environment. 25% travel to support program activities and integration will be required.

Essential Functions:

• Execute across multiple projects, test articles, and manufacturing sites in a high-pace production manufacturing environment
• Interface with production manufacturing leadership for build status, work order sequencing, resource support, and installation deconfliction
• Assist in identifying and communicating changes / drivers to our SOW to team and program leadership
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management plan for the instrumentation team
• Facilitate / coordinate manufacturing needs across sites, Customers, Vendors, and Suppliers
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.
• Must be available for flexible working shifts as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of experience in engineering; OR Master of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university with 6 years of experience in engineering; OR PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university with 4 years of experience in engineering.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with aircraft maintenance/operations and working knowledge of Tech Orders and related engineering and maintenance documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in designing/modifying production floor workshop layouts at multiple sites for efficiency, 5S principles, and specialized fabrication. Includes outfitting toolboxes and workspaces with specialized hand tools and test equipment in compliance with Facilities, Environmental, Safety, and Health requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in a production manufacturing environment, instrumentation, electrical harness assembly, mechanical assembly and installation, and sensitive test equipment, and sensors.
• Demonstrated performance in technician training (specification and procedure knowledge, workmanship, quality, efficiency, team communication).
• Demonstrated knowledge of flight test policies and procedures
• Ability to perform under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels across IPTs and lead small teams.

Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00 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.