Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems division is seeking a Lab Design Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals as a Section Manager. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO and will support test and checkout activities supporting the Sentinel, formerly Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get to Do:
This is a Section Manager position with the expected 80/20 split. 80% of this manager's time will be executing the technical statement of work in the design, procurement, and build of multiple Command and Control (C2) labs. 20% of this manager's time will be as a functional manager of 5-15 engineers, supporting goal-setting, performance evaluations, skill development and career growth conversations, providing team leadership, engagement, etc.
Specific responsibilities include:
Executing lab design engineering to ensure successful development of lab capabilities
Managing lab design engineering activities from developing requirements through releasing drawing to procurement and build of lab equipment
Managing cost and schedule considerations (as a Control Account Manager)
Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and serving as Technical Lead during Design Reviews for the Electrical/Mechanical development of lab/test equipment drawings, to include the use of Siemens Mentor Capital and Siemens NX
Position Benefits
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 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 Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or 6 years of related experience with Master's degree in a STEM discipline
At least one year of proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
At least one year of experience with Mentor Capital, Siemens NX, or another Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tool
Active DoD Secret Clearance with completed investigation within the last 6 years with the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
At least one year of experience in testing environments or with test execution efforts.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Functional manager, program manager, IPT lead, and/or other significant leadership role that included people and technical leadership, as well as cost and schedule responsibilities
Experience in lab and/or test equipment design, integration, and build-up
Experience with drawing creation and release processes
Experience managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Expertise with Siemens Capital software for electronic system development
Expertise with Siemens NX software for mechanical system development
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (i.e., CPLM)
An Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with Special Program Access
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years related experience, or Master's degree in STEM and 6 years related experience
- At least one year of proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
- At least one year of experience with Mentor Capital, Siemens NX, or another CAD tool
- Active DoD Secret Clearance with completed investigation within the last 6 years and ability to obtain Special Program Access
- At least one year of experience in testing environments or with test execution efforts
- Functional manager, program manager, IPT lead, or other significant leadership role including people and technical leadership
- Experience in lab and/or test equipment design, integration, and build-up
- Experience with drawing creation and release processes
- Experience managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Expertise with Siemens Capital software for electronic system development
- Expertise with Siemens NX software for mechanical system development
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (e.g., CPLM)
- An active DoD Top Secret Clearance with Special Program Access
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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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