Principal Engineer Planning Analyst

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 is seeking a qualified and experienced Principal Engineer Planning Analyst to join Tactical Fighters Business Unit. Candidate should have a very strong knowledge of troubleshooting systems, have a strong mechanical background and familiarity with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) operational procedures.
This position would be based in Baltimore, MD, which requires being onsite, and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of complex mechanical and electrical systems and test sets, including diagnostics and repair of Primary Mission Equipment (PME) and test benches
Participate in the preparation of internal and external audits, ensuring lab compliance, employee safety and maintenance standards are adhered to
Conduct opportunity training with lab personnel on proper tool control, FOD prevention and ESD standards
Inspect, maintain and clean fiber optic interfaces as needed; mate fiber optic interfaces between subassemblies and perform necessary testing to ensure functionality
Participate with the sell-off and delivery of systems, coordinating with Mission and Quality Assurance to ensure sell-off criteria have been met
Perform regression/endurance testing on system test benches as needed; document testing results using the bench logs
Serve as liaison between union technicians and supported program. When necessary, perform cable terminations, oversee cable/waveguide installations and other labs-based infrastructure needs across the operational unit
Serve as technical advisor to the lab manager; provide suggestions for lab-based technical solutions and assist with implementation
Collaborate with logistics team for the procurement of tooling, equipment and consumables related to system benches and PME
Support system deliveries to customer sites; perform installations, diagnostics and maintenance as required
Create QNs for systems and subassemblies as required; collaborate with supporting teams to incorporate and finalize their implementation
An active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance is required.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Planning Analyst:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience in Planning Analysis or other related disciplines; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.