Sentinel AVE Mission Engineering Manager 3 - 16364-1

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•$166,700 - $250,100•Onsite

About The Position

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 Defense Systems is seeking an AVE Mission Engineering Manager 3 to be located in Roy, UT. This position may offer a competitive relocation package. As an Engineering Manager/Lead (S03) of the AVE SEI MS&A Mission Engineering team, you will serve in helping guide all the Mission Engineering efforts across the AVE. This includes overseeing trajectory analysis, both in 3 and 6 degrees of freedom, 6DOF simulation development, targeting program development, and operational analysis in support of AVE mission objectives. These tools and analyses support, but are not limited to, payload to range, post boost vehicle maneuverability, weapon system effectiveness against threats, accuracy, vehicle environments characterization, and flight test predictions. This individual will report directly to the AVE SE&I MS&A leadership and provide direction to all Mission Engineering leads and interface directly with the various IPTs to inform and provide understanding of key data and results. This candidate will provide leadership to all Mission Engineering efforts and ensure that the tasking is properly assigned and completed within MS&A Mission Engineering team. This manager/lead will need to be able to provide technical authority across the AVE segment with respect to the Mission Engineering requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8 years of related experience or Master's degree and 6 years of related experience
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access within a period of time that meets current business needs
Experience in Program Execution, Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, Processes, and Tools
ICBM experience
Experienced in Trajectory Analysis or Operational Analysis
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or manager
3 years in a formal management position
Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
Demonstrated experience leading a team through an EMD program in compliance with program requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA
Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
Demonstrated technical writing experience in both authoring and reviewing formal analysis documentation; strong ability to verbally communicate technical content to senior engineering leadership
Demonstrated experience working with customers and senior leadership to ensure project success

Responsibilities

Overseeing trajectory analysis, both in 3 and 6 degrees of freedom
6DOF simulation development
Targeting program development
Operational analysis in support of AVE mission objectives
Provide direction to all Mission Engineering leads
Interface directly with the various IPTs to inform and provide understanding of key data and results
Provide leadership to all Mission Engineering efforts
Ensure that the tasking is properly assigned and completed within MS&A Mission Engineering team
Provide technical authority across the AVE segment with respect to the Mission Engineering requirements