Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an immediate opportunity for a Technical Services Engineer (Peculiar Support Equipment Engineer) supporting the Mission Package Support Facility (MPSF) in Port Hueneme, CA.
The Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) Engineer will support planning and execution of Surface Warfare (SUW) and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Modules (MMs) lifecycle sustainment both ashore and aboard Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Class ships. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of PSE used with SUW and MCM mission modules, including berthing modules, support containers, USV/11M RIB cradles, and other supporting equipment.
What You’ll Get to Do
- Support operations of the MPSF in planning and executing SUW, and MCM Mission Modules lifecycle sustainment both ashore and afloat on LCS Class ships.
- Plan the sequence of assembly, installation, repair, and maintenance functions for assigned equipment.
- Plan detailed operations using blueprints, engineering orders, change notices, technical manuals, and other engineering releases.
- Maintain progress reports, schedules, and other related records to track and communicate project status.
- Apply engineering principles and technical data (drawings, manuals, and change notices) governing equipment assembly, installation, repair, and maintenance for PSE and related mission module equipment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Mission Module / PSE Technical Support
- Provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration, and enhancement of company technical products, programs, and systems.
- Provide expertise in resolving technical problems; troubleshoot and modify products to meet customer requirements.
- Support embarkation/debarkation of LCS Class Mission Packages and associated PSE.
- Develop and provide recommendations for Mission Module Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and support the Navy Modernization process.
- Develop Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) for repair and overhaul of MM equipment using manuals and engineering drawings.
- Program Planning, Integration & Coordination
- Develop and maintain close working relationships across Northrop Grumman and NAVSEA enterprise organizations to create and deliver comprehensive schedules and project plans/tasks.
- Manage and work with government, military, and contractor staff on milestones; assist with schedule development and integration.
- Prepare correspondence and technical reports in support of a collaborative team environment.
- Ensure major projects and program schedules are integrated across functional groups, including training, operations, material, logistics, and quality.
- Logistics, Parts & Maintenance Systems
- Research parts and material in support of technicians and customer representatives.
- Review and coordinate with logistics personnel to provide feedback to Allowable Parts Lists (APLs) for mission module and PSE equipment.
- Support equipment logistics, technical manuals usage, parts ordering processes, and quality control inspections related to PSE.
- Understand and utilize Navy programs of record, to include:
- MM Planned Maintenance System (PMS) utilizing the SKED 3.2 program.
- MM Corrective Maintenance (CSMP) utilizing Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) and Automated Work Number (AWN) job development and management (or equivalent USN maintenance systems).
- Quality, Oversight & Technical Reviews
- Support and/or perform Quality Assurance verification on production end items.
- Conduct and report on technical reviews of work packages.
- Contribute to oversight of work activities in/around shop operation areas and on Navy ships and piers.
- Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Perform physically demanding work, including:
- Working in tight and restricted-access quarters onboard U.S. Navy warships.
- Climbing ladders up to approximately 20 feet.
- Standing for extended periods on Navy ships or piers.
- Perform physically demanding work, including:
Basic Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; OR 0 years with a Master’s degree; OR 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience reading and utilizing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- US Citizenship and current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field.
- Experience with:
- Mission module and PSE equipment logistics and support.
- Technical manuals, parts ordering systems, and quality control inspections.
- Generating, assigning, and overseeing work for personnel in and around shop operation areas.
- MFOM/AWN Job Development and Management, or equivalent U.S. Navy maintenance systems.
- Conducting and reporting on technical reviews of work packages.
- Embarking/debarking LCS Class Mission Packages (MPs) and associated equipment.
- Performing or supporting Quality Assurance verification on production end items.
- Strong technical and programmatic knowledge of:
- SUW and MCM systems and their interrelationships within the LCS Class Mission Module (MM) program.
- The LCS/MM programmatic and operational environment, including experience working within the NAVSEA PMS 420 and LCSRON community.
- Navy Modernization processes, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Navy maintenance processes, including:
- Ship’s Maintenance and Material Management (3M)
- Loading and unloading equipment from Navy ships.
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