Principal/Sr. Principal Product Data Management (PDM) Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics and Device Applications (MDA) group pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a R&D environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter.

The Microelectronics Design and Analysis (MDA) business area is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Product Data Management (PDM) Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. In this role in MDA, you will perform the duties required to set up, test, and maintain PDM systems for computer aided design (CAD) data, drawings, and other associated documents; troubleshoot any problems that arise with the PDM system; and assist users when they require administrative permissions for PDM software. Prior PDM data management experience is strongly desired. You are also expected to be familiar with SolidWorks and basic coding. You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance requiring a polygraph.

This position requires work onsite at our Advanced Technologies Laboratory located in the Linthicum, MD and/or Annapolis Junction, MD area.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide administration, installation, technical support, and maintenance for all PDM software for the MDA engineering group at Northrop Grumman.
• Establish implementation methodology and standards for PDM system.
• Develop and maintain a parts library.
• Act as the Configuration Manager for documentation within the PDM system. 
• Resolve and assist users with PDM related productivity issues.
• Establish best practices for PDM system and data going into PDM system to promote consistency, robustness, and data reliability.
• Use IT Helpdesk systems to respond to and resolve calls from users indicating problems with PDM system.
• Coordinate with IT system administration for implementation of PDM and CAD system software upgrades.
• Coordinate with IT to add new users to appropriate user groups.
• Develop and coordinate training classes for users related to PDM software.
• Coordinate with consultants as needed for upgrades/new hardware.
• Assist Engineering Management in developing and maintaining both expense and capital budgets regarding PDM software and hardware requirements.
• Monitor and maintain software licensing and compliance.
• Develop and maintain function procedures related to how software and systems work.

This position can be filled at the Principal OR Sr. Principal level based on the requirements listed below:

Basic Qualifications Principal PDM Administrator:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field with 5+ years of relevant technical experience; Master’s degree in STEM related field with 3+ years of relevant technical experience; PhD in related engineering or scientific field with 1+ year of relevant technical experience.
• Significant direct experience with PDM data management software from the server side.
• Prior experience in Solidworks or Solidworks PDM (EPDM)
• Prior experience in PDM database management.
• High attention-to-detail.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance; U.S Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal PDM Administrator:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field with 8+ years of relevant technical experience; Master’s degree in STEM related field with 6+ years of relevant technical experience; PhD in related engineering or scientific field with 4+ year of relevant technical experience.
• Significant direct experience with PDM data management software from the server side.
• Prior experience in Solidworks or Solidworks PDM (EPDM)
• Prior experience in PDM database management.
• High attention-to-detail.
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance; U.S Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications for both Principal and Sr. Principal PDM Administrator:

• Active DOD TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• Effective verbal and written communication, ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in coding (any language)
• General IT experience
• Configuration management experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in Solidworks or Solidworks PDM (EPDM)
• 3+ years’ experience in PDM database management

Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00Salary Range 2: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.