Sentinel SEIT Systems Engineering Manager 2 - NH&S Testing - 8752-1

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•$139,100 - $208,700•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 a Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Test Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT. This NH&S Test Manager reports to the Sentinel NH&S Senior Manager. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8 years of related experience; 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Experience working on a Nuclear Hardness program, either performing hardness/radiation testing, evaluating nuclear environments, modeling nuclear effects, or similar experience.

Nice To Haves

Formal management experience to include performance reviews for direct reports.
3 years of hands-on test experience.
Demonstrated system ownership experience in requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, or verification.
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite and IBM DOORS.
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience or CAM training.
Experience with configuration management, scheduling, and cost estimation.
Familiarity with radiation test facilities, such as Little Mountain Test Facility and the White Sands Missile Range Survivability, Vulnerability and Assessment Directorate.
Experience with Systems Engineering processes.
Experience with system or subsystem test and integration in engineering laboratory environment.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and to meet program commitments in a highly concurrent engineering environment.
Active Top Secret clearance; Active Special Program Access (SAP).
Must be a self-starter and possess strong interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Must have the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

Lead a diverse team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Physicists, and Analysists to execute a test program on time and within budget.
Plan test events at a variety of test facilities. Consider time and funding constraints. Track execution. Ensure high quality deliverables from suppliers and to end customer.
Perform NH&S analysis for electronic parts, cables, circuit cards, and ballistic missile systems.
Review test plans and test reports for radiation testing of electronic components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompts and prompt dose latchup/upset, and single event effects.
Review plans and procedures for component and box-level flash x-ray testing.
Review of industry survivability/radiation plans and reports.
Communicate effectively and report regular status to Program Managers, IPT Management, and customer.
Lead a team of 10-15 engineers with grade level ranging from T01 through T05, including college interns.
Develop and support consistent execution of standard practices, best practices, methods, software and tools across programs. Implement lessons learned, standard practices, best practices, and continuous improvement plans. Lead projects and plans to improve technology, strategic capability, overall design, analysis and production capacity.
Coordinate with programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance evaluations to employees, evaluating/recommending employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and coordinating with Human Resources on potential adjustments, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary.
Work with the program NH&S Senior manager and Technical leads in establishing personal program and functional goals and perform performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates. Provide personnel with career development, employee engagement, mentoring and coaching.
Manage and forecast engineering resources in collaboration with engineering management and technical leaders.