Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Engineering Manager 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division Launch Systems (LS) Support Equipment team. This leadership role will be located at Roy, UT and will provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio.
Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get to Do:
This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as program responsibilities. It is expected that the Functional management role will comprise up to 20% of the candidate's time.
As a Functional Manager, you will be required to provide a wide range of people leadership, mentoring activities and fostering a culture that allows employees to learn and grow. You will facilitate and execute the performance management cycle for your direct reports. This includes setting goals, and Quarterly Connections That Count reviews as well as performance and compensation evaluations. This role will also require you to mentor your direct reports in many ways. You will be their first line of contact for things such as career growth, training and certifications funding, stretch assignments, etc.
As an Engineering Manager supporting the SDS Launch Systems (LS) Support Equipment team, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers developing complex test stations and ancillary Support Equipment items, coordinating with suppliers, reviewing designs, and collaborating with other NG Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure adherence to, and implementation of requirements as well as ensuring the designed Support Equipment items are delivered successfully. You will actively participate in and oversee design reviews, research, plan, design and development of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and software products and solutions. Additional duties include EVMS reporting and compliance with the work you will be responsible for. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are critical to being successful in this position.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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 positions 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 a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) disciplines from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience.
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Experience with Support Equipment hardware development for aircraft/aerospace programs; including requirements generation, conceptual/detail design, design reviews, and/or testing
- Experience with Support Equipment requirements analysis, trade studies, SERD generation, design solutions, acquisition, test, and validation
- Must be an expert with Microsoft Office Suite of tools - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
- 1+ years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
- Strong communications skills, both verbal and written; and ability to read and understand technical requirements documents
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Experience in other Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) disciplines (mainly with SERD/MTA development)
- Experience with Systems Engineering tools (CAMEO/DOORS) and architecture
- Proficient with 3D design/2D drawing CAD in NX
- Proficient with PDM and/or CPLM
- Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009
- Experience working with specialty engineering stakeholders (PM&P, Safety, Human Factors, others)
- Experience leading a team of engineers
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
- Possess an EVMS Certification
- Hands on experience in equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, and measuring tools
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a related master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Experience with support equipment hardware development for aircraft or aerospace programs, including requirements generation, design, design reviews, or testing
- Experience with support equipment requirements analysis, trade studies, SERD generation, design solutions, acquisition, test, and validation
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- At least 1 year of experience leading a project or driving performance against schedule
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to understand technical requirements documents
- Experience in Integrated Logistics Support disciplines, especially SERD or MTA development
- Experience with systems engineering tools such as CAMEO and DOORS and architecture
- Proficiency with 3D design or 2D drawing CAD in NX
- Proficiency with PDM or CPLM
- Proficiency with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009
- Experience working with specialty engineering stakeholders, including PM&P, Safety, and Human Factors
- Experience leading a team of engineers
- Earned Value Management System experience
- EVMS certification
- Hands-on experience in equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, and use of measuring tools
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