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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Space Vehicle Assembly I&T Lead - Sr Staff Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), Elkridge, Maryland, United States, 21075


Requisition ID: R10176496

Category:

Engineering

Location:

Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Elkridge, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Top Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

No

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

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. 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.

The

Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) Division

within

Northrop Grumman Space Systems

is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. Headquartered in Linthicum, Maryland, PGS Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) business unit has offices, manufacturing, and world-class assembly, integration, and test facilities.

This position is for a

Sr. Staff Systems Engineer

to join our team as a

Space Vehicle (SV) Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) Lead . As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to support efforts on both planning and execution of our Space Vehicle integration activities, ensuring delivery of key solutions to our customers.

The SV AI&T Lead is responsible for directing the execution of the overall assembly, integration, and test of the space vehicle. The SV AI&T Lead ensures the integrity of engineering processes and timely development of core engineering work products. The SV AI&T Lead will provide inputs to Control Account Management (CAM), including cost and schedule tracking for the work scope.

Responsibilities:

Support the cost account manager for the Space Vehicle (and potentially multiple other organizations).

Plan and execute the core functions and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions.

Lead technical management and execution of the SV AI&T team.

Plan, execute, and close out program reviews and milestones.

Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), system requirements, and manage scope control of technical team.

Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.

Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline.

Serve as the technical interface with the customer.

Collect, manage, and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).

Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.

Oversee the establishment and execution of the program lifecycle and work products.

Coordinate between the technical leads, program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.

Act as primary technical working group lead and interface with external parties; managing contractor giver-receivers, track actions, and manage technical team interactions.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access and CI Polygraph.

Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, a Master's degree with 12 years of experience or a PhD with 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.

Experience leading technical teams.

Experience in systems development, integration, and test.

Demonstrated Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in STEM or technical management.

Risk and Opportunity Management experience.

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS).

Experience with Space Vehicle design and integration.

Experience interfacing with large multi-site/multi-division teams.

Salary Range:

$174,800 - $262,200

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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