Reliability Systems Engineer - Level 2 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*

Job responsibilities and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

-Perform various reliability related tasks including: leading reliability support to the design team through the performance of design tradeoffs, reliability predictions/assessments, de-rating analysis assessment, allocation of reliability requirements, failure rate estimation/assessments, facilitation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), facilitation of critical items identification and documentation of controls/mitigations, and providing support to design reviews and failure investigations. 

-Create reliability block diagrams/models that reflect the functions, failure modes, and characteristics of the system/unit being analyzed. 

-Work with engineering team to develop technical solutions to potential reliability and availability problems. 

-Adapt with probability and statistical tools/principles to recognize and solve problems involving non-standard configurations/definitions of system success. 

-Utilize standard commercial best practices and industry tools to cost-effectively conduct reliability analyses and assessments. 

Basic Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 2:

-Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 2+ years of engineering experience OR

-Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

-Understanding of how to perform various reliability engineering related tasks such as reliability predictions, failure rate estimation, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) 

-Familiarity with understanding and interpreting electrical schematics/drawings, functional block diagrams, and ability to accurately create reliability block diagrams

-Candidate must have active SCI access at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date OR

-Candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) at time of application with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years and prior to start date as well as the ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to the candidate’s maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

Preferred Qualifications for Reliability Systems Engineer – Level 2:

-Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering

-Understanding of technical principles, theories, subsystem design, and knowledge of general satellite design 

-Ability to combine hands-on Reliability Analysis and modeling skills for satellite, directed energy hardware, and systems

-Familiarity with modeling/simulation software tools used for Reliability analysis

-Experience in performing a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

-Experience in performing piece-part / component failure rate estimation using an industry handbook method

-Advanced user in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

-Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (or equivalent) clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years along with active SCI access at time of application and prior to start

*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Additionally, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.*

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space.

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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

-401k

-Educational Assistance

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

-Paid Time Off

-Health & Wellness Resources

-Employee Discounts

-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.