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Sentinel Engineer/ Principal Packaging Engineer - 19996

OgdenOnsiteFull TimePrincipal$72,100–$134,200 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Secret clearance
  • CAD Design
  • CDRLs
  • Military Standards
  • product design
  • packaging design

Nice to have

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • ESD
  • Tooling
  • 3D CAD
  • CPLM

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Packaging Engineer/Principal Packaging Engineer for the Sentinel program in Ogden, Utah. This role involves CAD design of special packaging for program deliverables, reviewing and approving Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRLs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and interpreting/training on Military Standards. Collaboration with multiple engineering teams across locations is expected. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years of experience (depending on level), US Citizenship, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Experience with CAD design, CDRL interpretation, Military Standards, and product/packaging design is essential. Preferred qualifications include a Mechanical Engineering degree, ESD experience, tooling experience, 3D CAD, CPLM, and specific years of experience in CAD design and Military Standards.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Packaging Engineer/ Principal Packaging Engineer. This position is located in Ogden, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


What You’ll Get To Do:

CAD design of special packaging for program deliverables to ensure proper transportability. This position will be a part of program design reviews.


  • Work and collaborate with programs to review and buy off on Subcontractor Data Requirements Lists (SDRL's) and final program Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL's) and collection for delivery on schedule to the customer.
  • Help train and interpret Military Standards in accordance with contracts and compliance in packaging designs to the Military standards.
  • Work with multiple engineering teams to collaborate on packaging and storage requirements and design at multiple locations.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


Basic Qualifications:

This position can be filled at Packaging Engineer(T2) or Principal Packaging Engineer(T3)


Packaging Engineer: Bachelors of Science degree with 2 years of experience; a Masters degree with 0 years of work-related experience; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • U.S. Citizen with Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience with CAD Design
  • Must be able to read and interpret CDRLs
  • Must be able to read, interpret and train personnel on Military Standards
  • Experience with product design and/or packaging design

Principal Packaging Engineer: Bachelors of Science degree with 5 years of experience; a Masters degree with 3 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • U.S. Citizen with Active DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience with CAD Design
  • Must be able to read and interpret CDRLs
  • Must be able to read, interpret and train personnel on Military Standards
  • Experience with product design and/or packaging design

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • ESD experience
  • Tooling experience
  • 3D CAD experience
  • 2 years CPLM experience with full design review experience
  • 4 years CAD design experience in packaging
  • 2 years Military Standard Experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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.

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