Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst – Hardware Acquisition Services Operations Lead within the Hardware Acquisition Services team in support of the Mechanical Ground Systems Engineering team. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA at Space Park.

Hardware Acquisition Services Operations Lead is responsible for the following (but not limited to):

Manages the day-to-day activities and assess processes to streamline overall operations. Determine, monitor and review work authorization requests (costs, operational budgets and schedules and manpower requirements).
Analyzes and interprets technical drawings and details of work authorization requests to determine the most practical and cost-efficient procurement method.
Facilitates the procurement, fabrication, testing and services activities.
Interfaces with global supply chain and operations disciplines related to all procurement activities. Facilitates in-house Quality Assurance (QA) test and inspection. Facilitates the logistics for hardware delivery and hardware deployment activities. Formulates and recommends action plans for fabrication activities, schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements. Interface with various disciplines in the organization such as Manufacturing Shops, Global Supply Chain, etc.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst: 12 years with a high school diploma, 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.

Principal Engineer Planning Analyst: 9 years with a high school diploma, 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.

Experience must be within the Aerospace or Defense Industry, or within Project Management or Global Supply Chain Management
Experience in managing multiple projects
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read technical drawings
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications:

General understanding of Integration and Test operations
Experience leading teams and overseeing multiple projects
Experience with creating and executing to a project plan
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.