Engineer Liaison Level 3/4 (AHT)

Engineer Liaison Level 3/4 (AHT) Northrop Grumman - 4.0 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $94,200 - $176,300 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Configuration management ASME codes & standards Product lifecycle management Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret TRAVEL:

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 Defense Systems is looking for an Engineer Liaison - Level 3 or Level 4 to serve as the primary point of contact for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) support, coaching engineers and PLM users on best practices for data entry, change management, and analytics. This role bridges engineering hand‑offs, ensures compliance with configuration‑management standards, and leverages data tools to drive continuous process improvement. The position will support our Advanced Weapons team full‑time on‑site at our Northridge, CA facility. Key Responsibilities Provide deskside PLM support and coaching on data entry, change management, and analytics Create and assist in the creation of change notices (CNs) Analyze PLM data and produce graphs/metrics to support process improvements Enhance data pipelines to reduce manual effort and error rates Act as liaison for engineering hand‑offs, ensuring clarity, compliance, and timely execution Generate innovative, data‑driven problem‑solving approaches using modern tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python) Produce twice‑weekly reports of documentation > 2 days old; distribute to engineering teams, functional managers, and the Engineering Director Produce twice‑weekly reports of documentation > 30 days old; deliver directly to the Engineering Director Work collaboratively with signatories to "burn down" aged CNs Maintain a prioritization tracker for all programs, track needed dates, and follow up with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to keep information current Basic Qualifications - Level 3 Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and at least 3 years of experience, 4 additional years of relative experience can be considered in lieu of a degree Understand basic hand‑offs from Engineering and Configuration Management (CM) and the core concepts of CM Experienced with EIA‑649, MIL‑HDBK‑61A, and common ASME standards Familiar with at least one PLM/PDM system (e.g., Agile PLM, Teamcenter, CMPro, Windchill) - training or limited hands‑on use is sufficient Ability to read and follow engineering artifacts: models, drawings, specifications, part records, change notices, manufacturing plans, and procedures Solid written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance within the timeframe set by management Basic Qualifications - Level 4 Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and at least 6 years of experience, 4 additional years of relative experience can be considered in lieu of a degree Understand basic hand‑offs from Engineering and Configuration Management (CM) and the core concepts of CM Experienced with EIA‑649, MIL‑HDBK‑61A, and common ASME standards Familiar with at least one PLM/PDM system (e.g., Agile PLM, Teamcenter, CMPro, Windchill) - training or limited hands‑on use is sufficient Ability to read and follow engineering artifacts: models, drawings, specifications, part records, change notices, manufacturing plans, and procedures Solid written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance within the timeframe set by management Preferred Qualifications Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance Eligibility for SAP/SAR access Working knowledge of Tableau or other data‑visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Deltek, Oracle, SAP, etc.) Experience in the military, government, or commercial aerospace industry (e.g., aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial‑technology companies) #LI-BC2

Primary Level Salary Range:

$94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$117,500.00 - $176,300.00 The 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.