Manager Programs 2 - SEIT- Hellcat Program

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced SEIT PM (Manager 2-Programs) to lead the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) teams for the Hellcat Program at the Chandler, AZ facility.

The Hellcat program is a dynamic fast paced developmental program that is defining the future of launch vehicles.  SEIT PM will work as the right hand to the Chief engineer in partnership with the Program Engineering Manager (PEM), ensuring the IPTs are working toward a common design as they work on developmental projects in each their areas.  The SEIT PM will assist the chief engineer in the development and maintenance of the technical performance measures (TPM) and down-selection of key design decisions for the new vehicle and is responsible for converting the TPMs and design decisions into performance and functional requirements that will be the basis for the derived subsystem and component requirements.  The SEIT PM is also expected to emphasize the importance of collaborative system design, with insight and oversight across all engineering and program boundaries. To succeed in this role the ideal candidate must be comfortable with ambiguity and willing and able to take on the status quo with respect to business processes and program team roles/responsibilities in a tactful and productive manner.
 

The SEIT PM needs to be comfortable working in a dynamic environment day to day but yet able to focus on the end contract goal.  They must also be comfortable streamlining processes to expedite development while limiting risk when stepping outside established processes. 

Hellcat development is challenging and fast-paced.

This position will report to the Director of SEIT and be allocated to Program Manager for daily direction with decision authority and margins allocated by the CE.  In this position, the SEIT PM will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following focus areas:

System Architecture:

Participate/Influence in the design and development of system architecture decisions in coordination with the Program Chief Engineer. Demonstrated ability to lead customer working groups and lead technical architecture discussions with the customer LV senior leadership, and program IPT leaders. Capability to understand the technical, cost, and schedule impact of implementing the system architecture.

Discovery and System Test:

Technical and project management of a cross-discipline team including engineering, supply chain, and program management for discovery test and evaluation efforts. Testing includes wind-tunnel testing, avionics testing, ground-based tests leading up to system testing. Testing supports burning down risk and driving design.

Design Change Impact Assessment:

Ensure that design changes in hardware and software are compatible with existing components and subsystems, particularly for efforts requiring the support of more than one engineering discipline

Multi-disciplinary Interface Management:
Develop comprehensive design and interface requirements and lead the verification effort, ensuring cross-functional communication.  Must be able to work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software interfaces.
 

Requirements-based Testing:
Ensure program master test plans, integration concepts and integration flows developed by the Integrated Operations Team are constructed in a Test Like You Fly manner and verified.

Technology Maturation:

Lead development/execution of technology maturation plan(s) for the system and its subsystems.  Lead the Test Integrated Product Team (IPT).

First Flight Item and Test Like You Fly (TLYF) Management:
Effectively utilize Systems Engineering products such as First Flight/Reuse and TLYF Assessments early in the system architecture and design phase to identify and mitigate risks.  Perform critical analysis to determine whether or not TLYF has been met or not and defend the analysis.
 

Data Review Management:

Lead the process and review products for formal data review
Hold the engineering teams accountable for objective, efficient and timely review of telemetry data.

Customer Interface:

Work closely with a customer that is actively involved with the system under development. Understand customer needs and the scope of the contract working with the Program Manager to find solutions to customer requests that achieve the contract goals while maintaining cost and schedule.

Employee Management:
Provide direct supervision of Systems Engineering Lead(s).
Provide OJT training and mentoring of SEIT engineers including inputs to performance reviews
Approve hiring decisions. Originate and advocate for SEIT program staffing demands.
 

Cost Management:
Perform EVMS functions (CAM) for Systems Engineering and Development Test and Evaluation WBS elements (may be delegated to SE Leads).

Program POC for Independent Reviews:
Serve as program POC / coordinators for IDRs and Deep Dives with functional management.
 

Risk Management:
Facilitate risk management process and review board in coordination with Program CE (Chair).
 

Monitor and track to internal department standards/guidelines including intermittent status and reporting requests.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• Demonstrated success leading a rapid development team/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

• Experience leading development test and evaluation efforts

• U.S. Citizenship is required

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

• Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance is required

• Ability to travel is required (25% max)

Preferred Qualification:

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance is strongly desired

Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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.

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.