Northrop Grumman

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I work for the electronics systems branch of NG in Virginia and it's a fantastic company to work for. There are a lot of jobs available, but we hire from within usually. That didn't stop me from getting a job there though. I found out about a job opening and submitted my resume and started calling them weekly. I eventually got called in for an interview and was hired. I get e-mails periodically for in-house openings and I'll post those here. In the mean time, if you're interested, check out the NG website and apply for the jobs posted there. You'll submit a resume to the HR department and it'll probably just sit there until they get desperate and need to hire someone. Once you submit your resume, find out who the dept head is and start calling that person directly, and send them a copy of your resume as well.

Here's one to get you started...

Job Posting: Production Planning & Scheduler 1 - Charlottesville, VA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers <http://horizonscareers.northgrum.com/HorizonsWeb/getJobPostDetail.do?sequenceNumber=168634> . Applications received by January 13, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703 <http://cm.md.essd.northgrum.com/cm/procs/H-Human_Resources/H703.pdf> .



Production Planning & Scheduler 1 - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0640
Requisition Number ES/070349


SCOPE: Plans, prepares, issues and controls production schedules and coordinates with material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements. Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed. Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in Production Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of 2 years experience in production planning activities. A comprehensive knowledge of the full manufacturing cycle and the work flow of Operations are required. The incumbent must possess good communication and problem solving skills and be result-oriented.





This position DOES NOT QUALIFY for a Referral Award.

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Job Posting: Assembler B - Charlottesville, VA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 15, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Assembler B - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0420
Requisition Number ES/070813


SCOPE: Under direct supervision, performs electrical, mechanical, printed circuit board, or wire harness fabrication as aided by drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, wire lists, or operation sheets. The incumbent performs wiring, soldering, cabling, drilling, tapping, pinning, balancing, lapping, finish touch-ups, and stenciling applications. Perform inspection as designated. This position is responsible for interpreting mechanical prints, wiring diagrams and schematics to make and secure precision assembled units. The incumbent determines accuracy and completeness of assigned work and determines troubleshooting and rework process. (Cost of poor or careless work will vary with complexity of assembly). Errors could create major rework, impede production schedules and have an adverse effect on costs and quality.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of direct related work experience in a manufacturing environment. A minimum of six months must be in electro-mechanical assembly, printed circuit board or wire preparation. The incumbent must have the ability to read and interpret operation sheets and blueprints.



This position DOES NOT QUALIFY for a Referral Award.

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Job Posting: Program Cost Control Analyst 3 - Charlottesville, VA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 14, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Program Cost Control Analyst 3 - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0921
Requisition Number ES/070347


SCOPE: Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Prepares program plans to ensure program requirements and statement of work are captured and scheduled. Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government. Incorporates contractual changes into control systems by staying aware of outstanding work against each contract in order to maintain realistic contract cost and schedule baselines.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 6 Years with Bachelors; 4 Years with Masters Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline plus six years of experience in program finance accounting practice or related business applications. Candidates with MBA plus four years of experience in program finance or related business application will also be considered. Candidates must have excellent comprehensive communication skills in both written and oral presentations as well as expertise in working with PC-based business applications for data analysis. Candidates must have training in areas of program finance control and reporting, government cost accounting requirements, detailed financial analysis tools, EVMS requirements and interpretation of government solicitations and statements of work.

This position DOES NOT QUALIFY for a Referral Award.

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Job Posting: Process Improvement Analyst 2 - Charlottesville, VA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 23, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Process Improvement Analyst 2 - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0450
Requisition Number ES/071779


SCOPE: Defines, designs, facilitates and implements continuous improvement programs to ensure programs are integrated vertically and horizontally across organization. Defines improvement projects aligned with business strategies using Lean Six Sigma principles. Analyzes improvement programs and potential results. Facilitates and coaches improvement teams. Establishes and maintains performance metrics to measure program success. Installs process excellence supports for program governance, project reviews, communications, training, certifications and rewards. Some travel is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Math, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality or a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience in an applicable role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Green Belt Certification and experience in statistics.

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Job Posting: Engineering Summer Interns (College)
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. All candidates interested in this opening must meet the Basic Qualifications and must apply through Careers.



Engineering Summer Intern (College) - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0200
Requisition Number ES/071401


SCOPE: The summer internship program at Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine offers students enrolled in an accredited degree-seeking technical program, the opportunity to gain valuable Engineering experience in the areas of Systems, Software, Hardware Engineering and other applicable areas. Interns will be exposed to defense and commercial engineering programs for the marine industry.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Engineering Intern candidates are typically pursuing majors in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science/Software, Systems or related discipline and MUST meet the following requirements:

1) Enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in an engineering/ technical major

2) Completed at least one year of college (or equivalent number of college course credit)

3) Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

4) Able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

5) Must be 18 years or older at start of internship in May 2009





This position DOES NOT QUALIFY for a Referral Award.

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Engineer Systems 2 or Engineer Systems 1 - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0260
Requisition Number ES/072108


SCOPE: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline. All candidates must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Candidates will be reviewed at either a Band 1 level (Bachelor's Degree plus 0 - 2 years of engineering experience) or at a Band 2 level (Bachelor's Degree plus 2 - 5 years of engineering experience).

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Job Posting: Engineering Design 1 - Charlottesville, VA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 28, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Engineering Design 1 - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0210
Requisition Number ES/072106

SCOPE: Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree with 1 - 2 years of directly related experience using AutoCAD/UniGraphics or an Associate's Degree with 2 - 4 years of directly related experience using AutoCAD/UniGraphics.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Should be familiar with Machining, Sheet Metal fabrication, and Castings and experience in understanding Military Specifications. Familiarity with Unigraphics wire development (NX2 & Logical Cable) is also desirable.

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Job Posting: Test Technician A - Charlottesville, VA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 28, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Test Technician A - Charlottesville, VA

Department S0440
Requisition Number ES/072100

SCOPE: The successful Test Technician has the ability to analyze complex electronic and electro-mechanical malfunctions, using complex test and measuring equipment, and reading and interpreting of detailed schematics and drawings. Has the ability to direct activities of others, to explain testing procedures and determines from troubleshooting techniques what repairs, adjustments, or new parts are needed. This position requires the incumbent to use specifications to accept/reject equipment or parts after testing. Incorrect analyses of tests could result in either rework or release of poor quality items causing lost man-hours. Works majority of the time in a manufacturing area.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a high school diploma plus technical school graduation or Associate's Degree in electricity or electronics. Must have a working knowledge of analog/digital electronics and computer software applications. A minimum of four years of test technician work experience is required. Requires lifting weights up to 30 lbs. Standing, walking, and stooping, occasionally required to work in awkward positions.

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Job Posting: Marine Service Engineer - Harvey, LA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 28, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Marine Service Engineer - Harvey, LA

Department S0820
Requisition Number ES/069238

SCOPE: Under limited supervision this position is responsible to test, repair, and install a group of marine products. The incumbent applies knowledge of electronics and circuitry to complete a variety of technical tasks. Complex schematics and/or blueprints are utilized to achieve objective for assigned tasks. Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests, aboard customers' vessels at sea and land-based. Oversees and supervises the shipboard installation of all Sperry Marine products. Stays with installed product during sea trial and makes adjustments to ensure proper working order. Performs training aboard ship to satisfy customer operational requirements. Provides and assists in the training of less experienced employees. Establishes and maintains customer relationships through routine visitations and contacts at customers' offices and vessels.This position consists of installation of Sperry Marine products, analyzing system malfunctions and making repairs under tight shipboard schedules working independently at times. The incumbent must be capable of arriving at decisions alone. Poor performance results in warranty service costs and poor customer relationships.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's Degree with a minimum of 5 years experience and satisfactory performance and ability. Proficient on mechanical and electronic equipment including: Gyrocompasses, Inertial Navigators, Steering Controls, Speed Logs, Radars, Satcoms, Integrated Bridge & Navigation Systems and other Sperry Marine products and technology. Requires FCC License with Radar Endorsement and GMDSS Endorsements. Requires P/C proficiency and must be able to apply electronic and electro-mechanical theory. Candidate must be able to carry up to 40-50 lbs. to shipboard service. Must be able to take launch service 5 to 100 miles offshore and board by Jacob's ladder. Candidates must be able to successfully obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance. Required travel of approximately 50%.

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Job Posting: Service Tech - New Orleans, LA
The job opening referenced below is available. A candidate must have the minimum skills for the position posted to be considered. If a candidate does not have the required number of years experience but has the minimum skills required for the opening, the candidate may receive a transfer to a lower-rated position within the same occupational structure. All employees interested in this opening must apply online through Careers. Applications received by January 28, 2009 will be considered prior to applicants from outside the company per procedure H703.



Service Technician - New Orleans, LA

Department S0890
Requisition Number ES/070346

SCOPE: Under general supervision this position is responsible to perform repairs, overhauls, and modifications to electronic and electro-mechanical products or product components manufactured by Sperry Marine. The incumbent applies principles of electronics, circuits and electricity to accomplish tasks. This position consists of troubleshooting malfunctions in electronic or mechanical products and determining cause. The Service Technician uses complex blueprints and schematics and must be able to comprehend complex test specifications.



BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma plus a minimum of four years of work experience in electronics testing/repair or an Associate's Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with one to four years of related experience. Requires P/C proficiency and must be able to apply electronic and electrical theory. The incumbent should be knowledgeable in circuitry.

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I used to work for Northrop. Great company. Great managers too.

[lead chucker]

My son works for NG. Seems like a great company.