Experiences at Northrop Grumman

Comming from a manufacturing area, and learning electronics from board level to slice level, and unit level testing.
Then going thru Integration level testing at full up Satelite configuration. Learned a lot of system level config's and worked with a lot of good and knowledgible people who have taught me well...

There is no sceret for getting hired, just need the correct learning tools and willing to succeed and learn

In charge of Engineer Change Procedures for all affected outside contractors documentation, created training presentations for peers and engineering. Created and implemented Data base to track ECP progress from start to finish, initiated database to track site assets to assure all sites have all current documentation. Reviewed all work orders to determine if the projects affect any Prime Mission Equipment (PME), met with engineers to establish CM change control. Establish new configuration baselines and audit current baselines. This was on the Western Range Operations Communications and Information (WROCI) Contract....

Utilized precision measuring equipment; caliper, micrometer gauss meter, voltmeter, hipot tester, laser welder, helium leak detector, microscope, and gauge pins
* Validated documentation and bill of material, used work instructions
* Fabricated according to drawings and schematics with meticulous attention to dimensional detail
* Measured magnets, adjusted the gauss, and profiled magnet stacks
* Held current Security Clearance...

Participated as a one of the team leads for the PeopleSoft HCM 8.3 to 8.9 upgrade project. Responsible for functional and technical aspects of the upgrade from HRMS 8.3 to PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM 8.9 Solutions modules/products: Recruiting Solutions (Candidate Gateway, Talent Acquisition Manager), and interfacing with the clients external recruiting corporate applications. Other modules included (NA-Payroll, GL payroll interfacing, Manager, Recruiter and Employee Self Service and Benefits administration). Extensive knowledge of data structures and PeopleSoft Person Model, NA-Payoll Processing, Benefits processing, Absences management, Custom workflow design, and PeopleSoft HCM version 8.9 data structures and the HCM Recruiting Solutions applications configuration.
Technically I was also heavily involved in the re-application of Northrop Grumman's customizations to the new 8.9 application. This included custom approval work flows for the Job Openings, re-writing client custom 8.3 SQRs, Queries, Application engine programs to the new 8.9 table structures. Creating XML interface to the external recruiting application (Vurv/Recruitmax). Other actives involved validating NA-Payrolls pre go live (Pay sheets, Pay line, Earnings distributions, 401k interfaces and Benefits enrollments' processing. Tuning the 8.9 application at the SQL level....

Develop and reverse engineer designs for A.S.D.S. (Advanced Seal Delivery System) mini submarine. Worked in many areas of ship such as structural, mechanical, electro mechanical, onboard equipment (rack & stack) and sub systems (hydraulic, fuel, tubing, routing). Worked with engineers to modify and improve designs to increase strength and reduce weight. Types of components include bulkheads, shear-ties, doublers, longerons, manhole-covers, frames and large assemblies with thousands of components. UG NX2 and Teamcenter...

Engineering and Planning is in charge of keeping the engineers on schedule for the deployment of drawings and other specifications used in the development for the Global Hawk RQ-4A/B unmanned surveillance drone; I assisted Engineering Planners in this task.

Duties Included:
* Keeping track of the System Engineering Department's Weekly Hours.
* Coordination with Program Managers
* Distributing reports consisting of information regarding Actual work done on the Project versus Hours filed.
* Creating and Formatting Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets for the rapid deployment of information to Managers and Lead Coordinators.
* Become Proficient in the Earned Value Management System....

PeopleSoft HRMS 8.3 upgrade to PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, eRecruit, Talent Acquisition Manager, Self Service and Payroll

Informal and very friendly

People are great to work with.
Challenging work
Flexable work schedule