Principal Obsolescence (DMSMS) Engineer (FL)

$84,200 - $126,400/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Melbourne, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Obsolescence Engineer will support the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) team at Northrop Grumman, focusing on lifecycle management engineering activities across multiple programs. This role involves leading teams to address obsolescence issues, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring solutions are implemented to minimize impacts on production and sustainment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data from multiple sources and maintain DMSMS records.
• Assist Engineering groups with the selection and validation of replacement components.
• Facilitate DMS resolution activities including scheduling meetings, briefings, and discussion topics; preparation of agendas and meeting minutes.
• Analyze and predict production and sustainment requirements to construct strategic DMS roadmaps for end-of-life subsystems and components.
• Engage with senior management and government customers to ensure coordination and integration of DMSMS resolution activities.
• Work with suppliers to ensure DMSMS issues are resolved at the lowest cost while maintaining high quality and reliability.
• Assist in developing program metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of DMS activities.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and Contracts department in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimates (BOE) for DMSMS task scope definitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years previous experience in an Engineering or Technical position, or a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Understanding of Configuration Management and Component Engineering concepts and principles.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance is required prior to starting with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a STEM field (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing).
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with Project Management processes and procedures.
• Experience with data mining techniques.
• Understanding of data analytics and visualization techniques.
• Familiarity with DMSMS concepts and processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business