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Northrop Grumman

Principal Engineer – Product Support, DMSMS

Northrop Grumman

. Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data from multiple sources and maintain mitigation records .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $103,600 - $193,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DMSMS/Obsolescence Management, data analysis, and strategic planning to effectively lead mitigation activities and enhance system reliability. Proficient in utilizing advanced data analysis tools and methodologies to support decision-making and process improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DMSMS/Obsolescence ManagementData AnalysisAdvanced MS Excel ProficiencyProject Management ExperienceU.S. Government Clearance

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Hard Skills
Data AnalysisObsolescence ManagementStatistical AnalysisSystem ModelingData Mining TechniquesProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningReliability EngineeringSpares Posture AnalysisTechnology Insertion Roadmap
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
MS ExcelPivot TablesMacrosData Tracking SystemsProject Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Secret ClearanceTop Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Clearance
Industry Keywords
Logistics SupportMaintenance PlanningTechnical DataProduct Support ManagementFleet Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Gather, collect, record, track, and verify data from multiple sources and maintain mitigation records
  • Lead obsolescence mitigation activities, including scheduling meetings, briefings, and discussion topics
  • Prepare agendas and meeting minutes
  • Participate in working groups and ad hoc committees/meetings
  • Analyze and predict production and sustainment requirements to construct strategic obsolescence roadmaps for end-of-life subsystems and components
  • Consider reliability, spares posture, technology insertion roadmap, supplier capabilities, and customer concurrence
  • Engage senior management to coordinate and integrate DMS resolution activities
  • Work with suppliers to resolve obsolescence issues at the lowest cost while maintaining high quality and reliability
  • Assist in developing program metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of obsolescence mitigation activities
  • Identify and pursue process improvements
  • Organize, integrate, and lead group projects that aggregate obsolescence data into a system view

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related experience (Principal Engineer)
  • Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience; OR a Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related experience (Sr Principal Engineer)
  • 2 years of experience in proactive DMSMS/obsolescence management (Principal Engineer)
  • 3 years of experience in proactive DMSMS/obsolescence management (Sr Principal Engineer)
  • Experience leading analyses spanning complex/multifunctional disciplines (Sr Principal Engineer)
  • Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including extensive formula calculations, pivot tables/charts, and macros
  • Active Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment into Continuous Evaluation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government-issued Top Secret, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%
  • US Citizenship is a requirement for employment
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with a focus on data analysis, statistics, or system modeling (preferred)
  • Current active in-scope U.S. Government-issued Top Secret clearance with special access (preferred)
  • Previous project management experience (preferred)
  • Experience with data mining techniques (preferred)
  • Relevant experience in adjacent logistics support elements, including LSA & Maintenance Planning, ModSim, SEE, PHM, SLO, Obsolescence Management, Training & Training Systems, Technical Data, Support Hardware, Fleet & Field Support, and Product Support Management (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Overtime eligibility may apply
  • Shift differential may apply
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business