Sentinel - Fracture Control Manager 2 - 20475
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Fracture Control Manager to lead the Stress Fracture Control team supporting the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The manager will lead a growing team of 12–15 analysis engineers. Approximately 80% of the role is dedicated to managing Fracture Control requirements for the Sentinel program and its suppliers, with the remaining 20% devoted to functional home room support and duties. The position requires an active Secret clearance and may offer relocation assistance. Travel is approximately 10%. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. The manager oversees team execution, employee development, recruitment and retention, and the program’s Fracture Control planning and technical activities. The role also contributes technical expertise in fracture mechanics, fatigue and fracture design, damage tolerance, and materials engineering.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM from an accredited university and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
- Ability to assess engineering design against Fracture Control requirements.
- Experience authoring technical reports and presenting data to support disposition of Fracture Critical parts.
- Experience with finite element modeling (FEM).
- Experience with at least one of the following software packages: AFGROW, NASGRO, ANSYS, Abaqus CAE, Femap, or Nastran.
- At least 1 year of experience managing a technical project and team.
Nice To Haves
- Metallic and composite damage tolerance or structural finite element analysis (FEA) experience.
- Knowledge of composite materials.
- Familiarity with standards and requirements governing Fracture Control in launch vehicles, including MIL-STD-1530, AIAA-S-110, SMC-S-025, SMC-S-016, AIAA-S-080, and AIAA-S-081.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-1530 and NASA-STD-5019 for Fracture Control and Damage Tolerance.
- Experience supporting MRB.
- Experience with individual contributor performance assessments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Fracture Control team and manage a team of 12–15 analysis engineers.
- Manage team statement-of-work execution, including program increment planning, task management, and schedule execution.
- Serve as a functional manager responsible for employee development, growth, and performance.
- Support the relevant Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Community of Practice.
- Recruit, staff, and retain team talent.
- Host bi-weekly team staff meetings and monthly one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
- Perform independent readiness assessments for Aerospace Vehicle Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews.
- Maintain the Fracture Control Plan and process, including submission, customer comment resolution, and customer approval.
- Coordinate Fracture Control requirement flowdown to suppliers through Supplier Management Teams.
- Participate in preliminary design reviews to influence design choices and minimize Fracture Critical components.
- Perform fracture analysis as needed to support the Analysis home room, including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis.
- Participate in the Fracture Control Board to assess and disposition fracture-critical parts and components.
- Serve as a Materials Engineering subject matter expert for engineering activities related to fracture mechanics and design for fatigue and fracture.
- Derive material property requirements for damage-tolerant design and expected life, and determine maximum allowable flaw size based on application loading spectra.
- Support the material review board (MRB) as needed for structural and damage tolerance substantiation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
