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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 sector is seeking a **Designer 3/4 – Packaging Specialist** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in **Melbourne, FL.**

+ 1st shift, 4/10s schedule Monday – Thursday, with EVERY Friday off!

+ Position is onsite, unable to accommodate a telecommute/hybrid schedule.

• **Essential Functions:**

+ Design components or portions of packaging, material handling, storage and transportability (PHS&T) systems as well as modifying existing designs with the intent of developing or improving products to simplify manufacturing, production and logistical engineering support operations.

+ Develop packaging instructions for the shipping of military and commercial parts utilizing military and commercial packaging standards to include hazardous materials shipping.

+ Further to identify, plan, resource and acquire packaging/preservation, handling, storage and transportability (PHS&T) constraints which maximize the availability and usability of DOD assets ensuring survivability for either training or mission support requirements.

+ Develop material handling and Parts Protection Specifications, Special Packaging Instructions and Coded Packaging Data

+ Determine packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, rough handling, and tampering

+ Support the Package Engineer in the development of supplier packaging requirements

+ Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects

+ Function as a Liaison primarily to internal company contacts, (inter-organizational teams) and occasionally with outside customer contacts on routine matters

Basic Qualifications (Level 3):

+ High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 4 years of additional education and/or related experience

+ Related experience must be in supply chain, military and/or commercial packing/shipping or handling/hazmat

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance and Special Program Access within reasonable amount of time deemed by company needs

Basic Qualifications (Level 4):

+ High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 6 years of additional education and/or related experience

+ Related experience must be in supply chain, military and/or commercial packing/shipping or handling/hazmat

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance and Special Program Access within reasonable amount of time deemed by company needs

Preferred Qualifications

+ Active DoD Secret level clearance

+ CFR 49 Certification

+ IATA Certification

+ IMDG Certification

Salary Range: $60,800.00 - $101,400.00Salary Range 2: $72,200.00 - $120,400.00

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.