Northrop Grumman Corporation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as program responsibilities. It is expected that the Functional management role will comprise up to 20% of the candidate's time. The candidate will have 80% technical responsibilities: supporting SDS programs as an engineer within their same function. Candidate will act across multiple organizations to drive execution.

As a Functional Manager, you will be required to provide a wide range of people leadership/mentoring activities and foster a culture that allows employees to learn and grow. You will facilitate and execute the performance management cycle for your direct reports. This includes setting goals, mid and end-of-year reviews as well as performance evaluations and compensation. This role will also require you to mentor your direct reports and be their first line of contact for career growth, training, and certifications funding, stretch assignments, etc.

As a Technical Manager (Flight Systems Missile IA&T Manager) you will be required to support the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Integration, Assembly, Test and Checkout (IAT&C) Segment to clearly identify and focus on ground and flight test requirements, development, interface design, testability, verification, and validation. The Flight Systems Missile IAT&C Manager will be responsible for the overall test and checkout and delivery of the missile to include requirements, test planning, test execution of all Ground Test and Flight Test Missiles and Product Support Equipment required to execute. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must be a driver and leader for collaboration across many different sub-IPT teams for a successful integration, test, and checkout of the missile buildup.

Essential Functions you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Integration, Assembly, Test and Checkout – Responsible for the overall test and checkout and delivery of the missile to include requirements, test planning, test execution of all Ground Test and Flight Test Missiles and Product Support Equipment required to execute. Lead the test execution team in the development of test plan and procedure documentation, assembly, and checkout procedures, and be the primary point of contact for coordination with the System Test Team for system level test execution
• Support Equipment Design – Responsible to serve as technical expert for electrical and mechanical support equipment design to include Electronic Ground Support Equipment, hardware working stands, lift fixtures, cooling systems, electrical interfaces, cable design, and similar equipment
• Customer Interface Management – Will be a primary point of contact for internal and USG customer interaction and coordination and a representative of the flight systems test
• Experience supporting US Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries• Promotes the professional development of the Homeroom workforce and fosters a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement
• Manages and guides direct report annual goals, performance evaluations and compensations reviews
• Ensures accurate time charging and timecard approvals
• Manages conflict resolution, performance issues and improvement plans
• Mentors career growth for team of direct reports
• Aligns direct reports to technical roles based on program needs
• Helps identify stretch assignments and opportunities - Works as the integration lead for all elements across the weapon system that interact with LGC Specific Hardware
• Lead test plan and test procedure development for Aerospace Vehicle level testing
• Coordinate givers and receivers between other elements and segments
• Coordinate test planning with other SDS test development teams both at the element level and the weapon system level
• Lead cross functional teams focused on key program milestones
• Provide career management and growth guidance to team members
• Manage budget and schedule for the test development efforts
• Manage the test facility readiness effort and coordinate facility accreditation
• Lead AVE integration, test, and checkout of integrated missiles in the Promontory facility
• Maintain the Databook documenting the requirements and exceptions for the Ground Test Missiles
• Manage budget and schedule for work being performed by IWO partners

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

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.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 6 years of related experience or Master's Degree in STEM with 4 years of related experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• At least one year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Experience supporting US Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification
• Experience coordinating and leading integrated testing activities with multiple test teams
• Electrical component test development/test set development experience
• Flight Test Instrumentation design/development experience
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in system integration and test principles and processes including developing test plans and procedures
• SCRUM Master experience
• Previous ICBM Experience
• Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Principles
• Experience using DOORS Requirements Management Database
• Experience with Agile
• Knowledge of system integration and test principles and test plan development at any level of build (unit, sub-system, system, etc.)
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
• Experience in a formal lead/management position, leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

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Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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.