Sentinel Systems Engineering Department Manager 3- 13677-1

Northrop Grumman

96d • $161,500 - $267,700

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 Space Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Department Manager 3 to join our Engineering team within Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Minimum of 3 years in a formal management position, managing one or more engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Active Sentinel Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• Experience working on ICBM systems (e.g., MMIII or Sentinel).
• Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a diverse team.
• Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira.
• Experience creating or growing new sections or departments.
• Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.
• Experience working with Air Force, government, and contractor personnel.
• Familiarity with Air Force nuclear surety certification and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering lifecycle and associated phases of development.
• Understanding of model development/management using CAMEO or similar tool(s).
• Understanding of requirements development/management using DOORS or similar tool(s).
• Experience working in Engineering tools such as CPLM, ANSYS, NX, PSPICE, etc.
• Familiarity with the development of electrical, mechanical, or environmental systems.
• Ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a department (typically 75-150 engineers) within the SDS Engineering organization.
• Report directly to a SDS Systems Engineering Director.
• Set operating objectives and provide leadership and mentorship to Functional Home Room (FHR) Section Managers (SMs).
• Provide oversight and assistance to multiple business areas within the division portfolio.
• Plan for and manage risk, ensure project performance, schedule, and technical quality.
• Address technical or operational problems when necessary.
• Assist engineers and program staff to select, develop and maintain talent within the organization.
• Maintain accountability for recruiting, staffing, and retaining talent to deliver on business objectives.
• Support proposal work, independent technical reviews, program standup and audits.
• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention.
• Mentor, develop, and train section managers and department employees.
• Review and analyze engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support, and manufacturing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree