Sentinel – GN&C System Integration & Test Manager 3 – 2335-4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 GN&C System Integration & Test Manager 3.  This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a GN&C System Integration & Test Manager 3 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals.  This manager will lead a diverse team of Electrical, Mechanical, Simulation, and Software Engineers developing and using the GBSD Guidance and Aerospace Vehicle Element (AVE) Laboratories.  The manager is responsible for leading Guidance System and Power & Distribution System test bed design; development of laboratory real-time, software-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop simulations and test equipment; and establishing verification and validation strategy approach.  The manager is also responsible for leading system integration and performance test planning and execution in the Guidance and AVE Laboratories and in Enhanced Ground Test (EGT).  This role requires the lead to perform both functional and program management responsibilities which includes staffing, career development, functional support to enable team success, cost account management, and scope ownership.  The individual will collaborate with Systems Engineering, GN&C Analysis & Algorithms, Guidance Computer, NIMS, Software, System Test, Command & Launch, and PBACM teams.  This position supports the FST System Integration & Test Lead and reports directly to the GN&C IPT Lead. 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
• 401k 
• Educational Assistance 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
• Paid Time Off  
• Health & Wellness Resources  
• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience.

• US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

• Minimum of 3 years in formal management position.

• Experience with system or subsystem test and integration in engineering laboratory environment

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

• Knowledge of Agile approaches and Model-Based Engineering (MBE)

• Experience as a functional manager

• Experience with DOORS requirements management tool

• Prior experience leading teams of 10+ members 

• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team

• Excellent written, verbal, organization and presentation skills 

• Demonstrated record of collaboration among multiple teams, disciplines, and suppliers

• Familiarity with aircraft or space guidance, navigation and control systems

• Familiarity with role of real-time simulators in HWIL usage

• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application

• Knowledge of configuration management best practices, scheduling, and cost estimation

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and to meet program commitments in a highly concurrent engineering environment 

• Ability to maneuver effectively through political situations, and anticipate & remove roadblocks.

• Working knowledge of guidance and control, navigation, power, and distribution systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.