Contract Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Subcontract Technical Engineer (level 2) / Principal Subcontract Technical Engineer (level 3)to join its team in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel Program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What you will get to do:
The Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team is seeking a highly motivated and qualified system engineer to serve as a Subcontract Technical Engineer, Level 2 or Level 3. You will critically analyze supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life cycle from capture to sustainment. You will be the main focal point to the Subcontractor Management team and accountable to the MDT SSE leadership and Technical Lead.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Track and monitor supplier deliverables
• Work with Data Management and SMT to resolve / track supplier deliverables
• Coordinate assignment of SDRL review with SSE team
• Assign and track progress of review
• Ensure timely response to supplier deliverables
• Data entry of comments into K2 or Enovia
• Support Subcontract Technical Engineers to evaluate and resolve contract requirement discrepancies
• Manages the delivery of Subcontract data packages to ensure relevant contract requirements are met or exceeded
• Participate with contracts administration and purchasing to develop subcontract policies and procedures
• Review Statement of Work (SOW) and identify SDRLs on contract and resolve discrepancies by CRMs

Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03).
Required for Both Levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

Systems Engineer (T-02):

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience
• Minimum 1 year of applying and understanding Systems Security Engineering principles
• Minimum 1 year in showing the ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Minimum 1 year of contracting, acquisitions, supply chain, and/or procurement experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing against schedule.

Principal Systems Engineer (T-03):

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 year of related experience; Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of Experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience
• Minimum 3 years of applying systems engineering principles
• Minimum 3 years in showing strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including contracts, engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Minimum 3 years demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively with major subcontractors and their sub-tier suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access
• Direct experience with Department of Defense contracting, acquisitions, supply chain, or procurement
• Direct experience Program Protection and/or Supply Chain Risk Management
• Direct experience with ICBM Systems
• Proven experience interfacing with subcontractor management teams, ensuring alignment with both system security engineering and supply chain leadership directives
• Experience in evaluating suppliers' key system security and supply chain risk management practices, and performing supplier assessments and monitoring quality and reliability
• A solid understanding of Program Protection applicable to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)

Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
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.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
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.