Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Launch Execution Systems Engineering Manager 3 for the Command Systems Hardware OU. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. 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. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a record of successful project management in a product engineering environment. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You Will Get To Do:
• Lead and mentor the CS HW Launch Ex team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and quality assurance, to define product requirements and specifications.
• Develop and implement engineering processes and standards to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing phases of new products, ensuring alignment with market needs and strategic goals.
• Manage the product lifecycle from conception to launch, conducting risk assessments and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Manage MBSE products for development lifecycle; requires extensive MBSE knowledge base
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
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’ll Bring These Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 8 years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 years) , with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• EVMS/CAM experience
• Project management experience and experience with Agile methodology.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Master's Degree with 9 years of experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) preferably an Engineering degree
• Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution. Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers.
• Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines.
• Experience with distributed command and control systems engineering implementation
• Minimum of 3 years in a formal management position, managing one or more engineering teams
• Strong communication, cross-functional integration, and interpersonal skills, capable of working with various stakeholders.
• Experience on ICBMs
• Experience creating or growing new sections or departments.
• Experience managing an engineering team
• Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira
• Active TS Clearance
• Existing Sentinel Program Access
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 minimum 8 years of related experience OR Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance current and within scope (< 6 years) with ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval
- EVMS/CAM experience
- Project management experience and experience with Agile methodology
- Extensive MBSE knowledge and experience managing MBSE products through the development lifecycle
- Master's degree with 9 years of experience in STEM (preferred alternative senior qualification)
- Proven performance as an engineering leader across acquisition, design, integration, and execution
- Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines
- Experience with distributed command and control systems engineering implementation
- Minimum of 3 years in a formal management position managing engineering teams
- Experience on ICBMs
- Experience creating or growing new sections or departments
- Familiarity with Agile engineering practices and Jira
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Existing Sentinel Program access
- Strong communication, cross-functional integration, and interpersonal skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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