Sentinel Manager Mechanical Engineering 2 - 20662
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Mechanical Engineering Manager to support the Sentinel Program in Roy, Utah. The role supports design and development of hardware solutions for Command Systems Wing Operations and Physical Security. It combines approximately 80% direct technical contribution with 20% functional leadership for a mechanical engineering homeroom. The role involves designing, selecting, integrating, and releasing wing operations and physical security hardware devices and mechanical assemblies in support of program milestones, including Critical Design Review. The manager will help mature the hardware baseline with cross-functional stakeholders, support engineering release activities, and ensure high-quality design documentation in product lifecycle management tools such as Siemens Teamcenter. The position requires translating requirements into robust, producible mechanical design solutions, using sound engineering practices, and applying COTS product selection experience and ASME standards including Y14.5 and Y14.24. As a functional leader, the manager supports mechanical engineering staff through career development, performance feedback, goal setting, training, engagement, and routine one-on-one meetings. This is not intended to be a day-to-day program task assignment manager role. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. The position requires an active Secret clearance and may involve 10% travel. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related experience.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- Experience with PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter.
- Experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions.
- Experience in a technical leadership role.
- Experience with ASME Y14.5 and Y14.24.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ICBM system design.
- Experience with COTS hardware design, procurement, and configuration control.
- Experience with systems engineering tools and concepts, including DOORS and Cameo.
- Previous experience providing functional leadership, mentorship, or performance and development support to engineers.
- Experience releasing mechanical designs and documentation in a controlled PLM environment.
- Experience with COTS hardware or product selection, evaluation, integration, and engineering release.
Responsibilities
- Design, select, integrate, and release wing operations and physical security hardware devices and mechanical assemblies.
- Support key program milestones, including Critical Design Review.
- Mature the hardware baseline in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support engineering release activities and produce high-quality design documentation using CPLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter.
- Translate requirements into robust, producible mechanical design solutions using sound engineering practices.
- Support mechanical engineering staff with career development, performance feedback, goal setting, training, engagement, and routine one-on-one meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Health and disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
