2025 Associate Obsolescence Engineer/Obsolescence Engineer

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Obsolescence Engineer (level 1) or Obsolescence Engineer (level 2) to support our Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) team. The selected candidate will perform System and Component level Lifecycle Management Engineering activities for a classified program Product Support group in Melbourne, FL.

The candidate must have excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills as they work with teams of engineers, logisticians, buyers, etc. in pursuing recommendations for resolution of DMSMS issues. Candidate will focus on systems affected by obsolescence issues and help coordinate activities to ensure solutions are in place to minimize or prevent impacts to current contracts. Key aspects of the position include working effectively with Procurement/ Subcontracts, Integrated Product Teams, functional organizations, external customers and Program Management to identify, analyze, address, and resolve DMSMS issues.

Essential Functions:

• 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. Participate in working groups and ad hoc committees/meetings

• 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

The successful candidate must be familiar with database management, and industry standard software tools (MS Office, Visio, and SharePoint). The successful candidate must have experience performing data analysis using Excel or comparable tools. Solid written and oral communications as well as presentation skills should be present as well, and candidate must be able to communicate their work, especially its significance and relevancy, in a clear, detailed manner.

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Basic Qualifications for an Associate Obsolescence Engineer (T01):

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

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Basic Qualifications for an Obsolescence Engineer:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of engineering experience

• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)

• Active, in scope DoD Secret or higher clearance

• Ability to interpret a Bill of Material or parts list

• Previous experience working in an Engineering or Technical position, writing and presenting technical documentation

• Familiarity with Project Management processes and procedures.

• Understanding of data analytics and visualization techniques.

• Familiarity with DMSMS concepts and processes.

Pay Range:

• Associate Obsolescence Engineer: $58,200 – $87,200

• Obsolescence Engineer: $70,200 – $105,400

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