Sentinel - C2 Embedded Hardware Test Manager 3 - 13997

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 is seeking a C2 Embedded Hardware Test Manager 3.  This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Provide technical oversight for test engineering activities performed by the embedded hardware test team.

• Candidate will lead a team that implements many technologies and needs diverse engineering experiences. 

• Candidate will be a thought leader of systems thinking and hardware engineering for both their team and the organization. 

• Perform as a senior manager to support programs and new business efforts.? These tasks will include developing hardware test plans, hardware requirements, and hardware integration and test strategies.

• Embedded test sub-disciplines include evaluation of circuit card design, firmware (VHDL) design, mechanical design and mechanical analysis,  

• Responsible for WBS elements assigned to the C2 HW Test team. 

• Expected to oversee assigned elements using Earned Value Management System (EVMS). 

• Engage and collaborate with program and functional organizations to obtain, understand, and interpret program resource needs to effectively meet program milestones. 

• Manage and maintain the day-to-day interfaces and communications between Program Management, Engineering Functionals, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain. Resolve issues spanning across Hardware Test Engineering functional area. 

• Assess, track, and mitigate cost and schedule risk supported by quantitative and predictive analyses. 

• Facilitate internal meetings to support design, production, and problem resolution. 

• Utilize fundamental engineering principles to facilitate production and design changes within the project team that result in superior products within the program budget. 

People Leadership: 

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to staff to ensure engineering projects in portfolio meet performance objectives.

• Responsible for direct technical leadership of staff and providing program direction to the staff.

• Support organizational engineering initiatives.

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 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.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree; 6 years with a Masters; 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, 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.  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a formal management position.

• Experience with product integration, regression, and verification testing. 

• Experience in system integration and test principles and processes.

• Technical experience in network, computer hardware and software, interconnection and interfacing technologies.

• Experience with engineering lifecycle such as: specifications, architecture, design, implementation, integration and test, debug and maintenance. 

• Experience designing hardware for ruggedized military systems.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and lifecycle 

• 5 years prior experience leading a team, projects, and processes; ability to lead and motivate others to mentor and ensure others meet complex objectives. 

• Experience navigating specifications and requirements in DOORS 

• Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management 

• Thorough understanding of Northrop Grumman test processes and tools 

• Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers, leaders, and stakeholders 

• Proficiency in one or more of the following: FPGA design, AC/DC circuit design, power design, mixed-signal design, circuit simulation and test, CCA design and analysis, and EMI/EMC design; OR Proficiency in mechanical design CAD tools such as Creo, NX and/or SolidWorks.

• Experience with wide range of embedded devices, such as Micro-controllers, FPGAs, and CPLDs. 

• Experience with version control and collaboration tools 

• Experience applying systems thinking and systems engineering best practices to engineering development programs.

• Experience with Mil-Std-461 and 810 testing 

• Experience with communication interfaces and protocols such as USB, Ethernet, TIA/EIA-232 / 422 / 485, I2c, SPI, UART, MIL-STD-1553 and/or SpaceWire 

• Experience with TeamCenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications  

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Salary Range: $146,800.00 - $220,200.00

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.