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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is looking for a **Associate MLI Design Engineer/MLI Design Engineer (Level 1/2)** to support our **Thermal Insulated Products (TIP)** section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department. This position will provide the right candidate an opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of spacecraft integration and test operations. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Interface with multiple disciplines to define requirements for MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) development.

+ Utilize CAD tools (Catia V5 and others) to create 3D models of spacecraft thermal insulation, fabrication templates, and installation drawings.

+ Plan and coordinate the fabrication of thermal insulation products from designing templates to meet program schedule milestone dates.

+ Coordinate, plan, lead, and participate in MLI installation efforts, from initial concept demonstrations to flight installations at unit, subsystem, and system levels.

+ Provide support during spacecraft launch activities.

+ Represent the thermal products organization as the prime technical contact on various programs

+ Knowledge of all types of MLI products and processes (materials, fabrication techniques, installation techniques)

+ Willingness to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed

+ Develop written installation procedures

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

+ 401k

+ Educational Assistance

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

+ Paid Time Off

+ Health & Wellness Resources

+ Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications (Level 1):

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 0 years of experience

+ Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

+ Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed

Basic Qualifications (Level 2):

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 2 years of experience; 0 years with Master's Degree

+ Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

+ Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with Thermal Insulation Product fabrication and integration methodologies

+ Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

+ Currently possess active DoD TS or SCI clearance

+ Understanding of and proficiency in CAPE procedure execution

+ Knowledge of and experience working with critical flight spacecraft hardware

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,400.00 - $101,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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.