Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Systems Engineering Manager 3, for Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystems Lead. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah. This is a leadership position with executive interactions internally and externally, and the successful candidate must display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman Value and Leadership behaviors. The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels of customer and executive leadership and should be able to coordinate geographically dispersed teams.
What You Will Get To Do:
Drive hardware engineering execution as a leader across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting into the Command Systems Business Unit (BU) organization. The Command Systems (CS) Launch Execution Subsystems Lead will:
Implement the vision for design engineering team to successfully execute hardware engineering for the Sentinel Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystems
Direct the implementation of integrated hardware engineering process across the CS Organization, driving consistency and implementation across program/product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations.
Drive a culture of empowerment and accountability that enables the team to efficiently execute to achieve results on time
Direct the implementation of hardware engineering processes used in the design and development of the SDS Division, at all levels of decomposition.
Manage all aspects of development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component hardware design engineering as well as nuclear surety and SDS program specific processes and enablers
Provide proactive management of earned value metrics associated with subsystem design, development and integration
Ensure Hardware Engineering product quality and consistency and manage auditing and oversight functions, including metrics development and management.
Interface closely with the CS Hardware Design lead, product/program team leadership to implement program and CS engineering priorities for the team
Implement architectural scope for the CS Hardware including:
Launch Execution Subsystems
Work across product teams and the Command Systems BU to ensure that hardware design is consistent, holistic, robust, and maintainable across the BU.
Programmatic and technical execution, oversight & management for Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystems in the Command Systems BU
Perform proactive risk and opportunity management supporting full product lifecycle for the Command System provided elements of the system
Ensure on time release of all hardware engineering, focusing on hardware design compliance and delivery
Successfully deliver Command Systems Launch Execution hardware designs and implementations in support of the Sentinel CS BU. Specifics include custom hardware, integration onto the hardware platforms, and design integration of hardware assemblies and subsystems
Ensure Command Systems hardware meets requirements and successfully integrates with the rest of the weapon system (both internally to Command Systems and to the other Sentinel BUs as required
Ensure successful integration of supplier hardware solutions to the overall Launch Execution Subsystems
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to all levels of engineering staff
Support BU allocation and coordination of hardware engineering resources across various efforts
Provide support to various business development and capture efforts as required
Ensure clear lines of communication with the customer regarding technical and programmatic topics of interest
Additional responsibilities may include:
Horizontally integrate across Design Engineering directorate as well as members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization to ensure consistency of design engineering approach. This will help identify areas of opportunity to support upcoming challenges that are not currently being elevated.
Provide independent review of portfolio hardware, hardware and deliverables, focused deep dives in program and product teams, as well as driving compliance to processes and procedures.
Identify opportunities for and support of engagement activities across all programs.
Identify and mentor high potential technical leaders.
Provide advisement to all program leads (as required) and embedded resources.
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.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You Will Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of related experience
• Experience Managing People preferred
• Experience designing and developing hardware.
• Experience with EVMS on hardware development programs
• US Citizenship with Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Exemplifies and demonstrates strong leadership characteristics and upholds company values
• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
• Active DoD TS clearance
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or control account manager
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, hardware, 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
• Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of related experience
- Experience designing and developing hardware
- Experience with Earned Value Management Systems on hardware development programs
- U.S. citizenship
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date within the last 6 years
- Experience managing people
- ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
- Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
- Experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and U.S. Air Force leadership personnel
- Active Department of Defense Top Secret clearance
- Experience leading tasks on schedule, at cost, and against requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or control account manager
- Experience achieving results through people management and internal process and customer or supplier relationship management
- Broad understanding of complex engineering systems, engineering standards, configuration management, material review boards, process control, tooling, facilities, and hardware
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including high-value customer presentations
- Experience working with customers to deliver systems meeting warfighter needs
- Ability to collaborate and reach consensus across diverse organizations
- Demonstrated sound decision-making in uncertain and difficult situations
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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