Sentinel Flight Test Design Review Campaign Lead- Systems Engineering Manager 3- 20479

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•$166,700 - $250,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Flight Test Design Review (FTDR) Campaign Lead for the Sentinel Systems Engineering team in Roy, Utah. The FTDR establishes that the Sentinel Flight Test configuration is defined and ready to support the program’s flight test events. The campaign lead is responsible for leading FTDR development and integration activities through the culminating review event. The role leads campaign planning and execution, coordinates readiness activities and technical reviews, monitors technical, cost, and schedule progress, and briefs program and customer leadership. The lead compiles and delivers the FTDR data package, audits completion of review criteria, manages risks and opportunities, and coordinates schedules and dependencies with stakeholders. The position also provides event support to other product segment teams, builds customer and stakeholder relationships, and leads event closure and action-item completion. The position is based in Roy, Utah. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. The standard work schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required at the start.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of related experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
Experience reporting program status and metrics to internal and external leadership and stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

ICBM experience.
EVM certification and experience with reporting and VARs.
Experience with large-scale or complex system development across multiple phases, including preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell-off, and transition to production.
Experience with technical reviews for large-scale and complex system development.
Proven communication and leadership skills, including experience leading small teams in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Flight test experience in a System of Systems Architecture.
Three years in a formal lead or management position.
Experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods.
Five or more years of experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test while keeping projects on cost and schedule.

Responsibilities

Serve as event leader for the FTDR Chair.
Develop FTDR campaign strategy and associated roadmaps.
Support lower-level and incremental build-up activities and Technical Interchange Meetings to manage risk and prepare for a successful FTDR.
Brief executive program and customer leadership.
Publish plans, procedures, checklists, and metrics supporting FTDR.
Monitor and report technical, cost, and schedule progress to program leadership, customers, and stakeholders.
Develop and manage handling plans for FTDR risks and opportunities.
Ensure content is captured, presented, and delivered on time for campaign events.
Compile and deliver the FTDR data package, including understanding the technical products that feed into it.
Provide down-and-in event support to product segment teams, including building partnerships with MPE leadership teams, supporting data reviews, advising on program plans and procedures, and providing lower-level event surge support as needed.
Establish and facilitate regular FTDR review and working group sessions on technical maturity and schedule readiness metrics.
Establish customer relationships and alignment regarding FTDR.
Lead event execution and closure of action items.
Audit completion of all FTDR criteria.
Understand the scope and impacts of IMS givers and receivers that support FTDR.
Manage and reforecast the MPE schedule in coordination with impacted stakeholders.
Lead FTDR planning during detailed planning activities.

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.
Life and disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.