Sentinel Training Devices Systems Engineering Manager 2 - 19976
At a glance
Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at Ngc. United States-Utah-Roy · full-time · $139,100–$208,700 base.
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Turn user and mission needs into hardware specifications, then track how those requirements are checked and confirmed
- Set technical priorities for the training devices team and lead its engineers, software developers, technicians and support staff
- Guide training devices from design through testing and delivery while resolving urgent technical or program issues
- Coordinate with Air Force customers and company leaders, and present status updates and technical briefings
- Oversee schedules, risks, budgets and contract documents, while hiring and developing team members
What you bring
- A STEM bachelor's degree and at least eight years of related work, or a STEM master's degree with six years of experience
- Ability to secure and retain a U.S. Secret clearance, plus eligibility for Top Secret clearance and special program access
- Development-program experience involving ICBM systems, such as new development or modifications
- Background in trainer solutions, requirements verification, model-based systems engineering or CAM budget management
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone ready to lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee technical delivery, staffing and program controls. The position is based in Roy, Utah, includes travel about ten percent of the time, and follows a nine-day, eighty-hour schedule with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available.
From the employer
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Training Devices Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Training Devices integrated Product Team (IPT). The Training IPT is responsible for developing a comprehensive training solution for the Sentinel weapon system, including training course materials and training devices. This role is based at the Roy Innovation Center in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package
What You Will Get To Do:
-Translate user/mission requirements into hardware technical specifications
-Support management of requirements traceability, verification, and validation throughout the product lifecycle
-Establish and maintain vision for technical direction to ensure work priorities and requirements align with clear tasking among the IPT
-Manage a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, software developers, administrative support and technicians through design, build, test and delivery of training devices
-Interface with the Air Force customer and NG leaders
-Prepare and deliver formal data packages to include: briefings, status reports, and technical presentations
-Execute program using sound program management practices including task/milestone scheduling, risk/opportunity management and budget control using Earned Value Management (EVM) as a Control Account Manager (CAM)
-Lead development and processing of contracts related processes and document including statements of work, estimates and proposals
-Be responsible for hiring, development, training and retention of talent within the IPT
-Responsible for day to day operation of the IPT including balancing employee workload among simultaneously operating projects and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues
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 a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related experience, or 6 years with Masters
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain initial Top Secret Clearance, Special Program Access (SAP/PAR)
- Experience on a development program such as ICBM new, modification or development
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Trainer solutions development, requirements and verification, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and budget management as a CAM
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Prior Functional Management Experience to include ability to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports
- Experience leading an engineering team and project
- Experience with Agile principles to include the AGILE/SCRUM Master role
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of combined technical and management experience; 7 years of combined technical and management experience with a STEM master’s degree.
- Experience developing and delivering training devices
- Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence
- Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or related MBSE tools/principles, DOORS, and DODAF 2.0.
- CAM/EVMS certified, internal corporate or a commercial/institutional organization
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00The 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.