Sentinel GN&C Analysis & Algorithms Systems Engineering Manager 2 - 19223

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•$139,100 - $208,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a GN&C Analysis & Algorithms Manager 2. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. The selected candidate will report directly to the SDS GN&C Department Manager within the SDS Systems Engineering organization. You will provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room (FHR) team (Section) of between 8 and 12 Individual Contributors (ICs) based on engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. Key FHR responsibilities will be personnel performance management, process familiarization and training for Section members, as well as staffing of roles on projects. As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical leadership supporting the GN&C Analysis & Algorithms team. This manager lead engineer and will play an active in role of developing physics based models, 6-DOF simulations, flight and ground system algorithms, determining control stability, ground testing leading to flight test analysis, and ensuring program requirements are met. The individual must be capable of leading a team in a highly dynamic environment, establishing strong working relationships with elements across the program (e.g. NIMS, Guidance Computer, Software, Integration & Test), and be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. The manager will assume functional management responsibilities which includes employee career development and being the enabling function for employee’s success. The manager will also support the cost account manager, and help ensure program deliverables and deadlines are being met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 6 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, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Experience in Program Execution, Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, Processes, and Tools.
Experience in Product Lifecycle Management Tools
Earned Value Experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline
Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance
Experience in People and Technical Leadership roles
Experience working in an Agile team or even leading a scrum team or being a product owner
1+ years' of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
Interfacing and extending 6-DOF simulations with real-time environments
Understanding of GN&C algorithms and flight critical software development
Experience with all phases of the systems engineering development life cycle, specifically requirements validation and verification
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and DOORS or Cameo tools
Experience with Risk Management and/or Cost-Risk-Benefit Analysis
Experience with working with government/military personnel at government/military facilities
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and practices
Work experience in one of the following disciplines: guidance & control systems, inertial sensors, navigation systems or vehicle management systems

Responsibilities

Provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room (FHR) team (Section) of between 8 and 12 Individual Contributors (ICs).
Manage personnel performance.
Facilitate process familiarization and training for Section members.
Staff roles on projects.
Spend roughly 20% of effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities.
Spend 80% of effort on technical leadership supporting the GN&C Analysis & Algorithms team.
Develop physics based models.
Develop 6-DOF simulations.
Develop flight and ground system algorithms.
Determine control stability.
Conduct ground testing leading to flight test analysis.
Ensure program requirements are met.
Lead a team in a highly dynamic environment.
Establish strong working relationships with elements across the program (e.g. NIMS, Guidance Computer, Software, Integration & Test).
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Assume functional management responsibilities including employee career development.
Support the cost account manager.
Ensure program deliverables and deadlines are being met.