Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Command & Launch (C&L) Infrastructure Infrastructure Systems Engineer Launch Equipment Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel Program. This position is located in Manhattan Beach, CA.
You will lead a team of approximately 12 systems engineers across multiple domains and disciplines. The successful candidate should be detailed oriented and be able to work collaboratively with multiple remote teams and disciplines.
What you will get to do:
• Lead the Systems Engineering Capabilities activities for the Command & Launch Infrastructure Launch Equipment team
• Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations.
• Coordinate with customer and supplier engineering teams.
• Coordinate Incremental Functional Capability activities to shape team priorities.
• Lead Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) coordinating with specialty engineering teams.
• Organize and lead execution of multiple Critical Design Review events.
As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment as the Launch Equipment Systems Engineering Manager.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space 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 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. Position may offer relocation assistance
You Will Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in (STEM) and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SAP.
- 1+ year of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo
- Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:
- 1+ year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
- Managing people experience preferred
- Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance
- ICBM Experience
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework – Control Account Manager certified
- Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
- Functional management experience
- 3+ years of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, or master's degree and 6 years of experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, with ability to obtain SAP clearance
- At least 1 year of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo
- At least 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
- People management experience
- Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance
- ICBM experience
- Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
- Experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework; Control Account Manager certification
- Broad understanding of engineering systems, standards, configuration management, material review boards, process control, tooling, facilities, and software
- Strong communication skills and experience with high-value customer presentations
- Experience making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
- Functional management experience
- Three or more years of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo
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