Database Engineer (CAD/PLM) Level 3/4 (AHT)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems is currently seeking an Engineer Database (CAD/PLM) Level 3 or 4 to support our Advanced Weapons Business Unit located in Northridge, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment and shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
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The Engineer Database (CAD/PLM) leverages engineering design/documentation/analysis and wide range of PLM experience to directly support the Mechanical Engineering department. They will directly support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives related to engineering tools, process and people development. The candidate will work with existing CAD/PLM Engineer to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of engineering tools and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of the assignment. This role is 100% on site with no remote work opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
Direct support in all future state CAD-PLM initiatives contributing to success
Maturation of digital thread between engineering and manufacturing through implementation of model-based definition (MBD)
Engineering CAD/PLM tools development and overall system health
Documentation of engineering and downstream use cases
Ongoing validation and testing of CAD/PLM tool functionality
Creation of training/best practice documentation and training deployment
Provide site CAD/PLM administrative subject matter expert (SME) user support
Develop/update sector processes for CAD/PLM
CAD and documentation support as assigned, must be willing to learn Creo and Teamcenter
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and 5 years of related experience; OR an MS degree with 3 years related experience directly related to key responsibilities
Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, and CAD/PLM leadership
Strong troubleshooting skills including knowledge of network infrastructures
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and 8 years of related experience; OR an MS degree with 6 years related experience directly related to key responsibilities
Experience supporting engineering design, analysis, and CAD/PLM leadership
Strong troubleshooting skills including knowledge of network infrastructures
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive experience working with Creo and Teamcenter. NX experience is a plus
Extensive experience with Family Tables and Cable harnessing design in Creo
Experience working in the context of an Agile/Scrum environment
Experience with IT task management tools. ServiceNow and/or Jira is a plus
Experience with SharePoint 365, JIRA, and Confluence
Experience with Data Visualization tools. Tableau, PowerBI, and Excel Charting is a plus
Communicates effectively and clearly presents technical approaches and recommendations
* Active Security Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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