RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Space Systems is searching for an experienced Systems Engineer - Level 5 to join the Program Engineering Management (PEM) team supporting the Avionics Design Group (ADG) within the Launch Vehicles (LV) business unit located in Chandler, AZ.

This position is 100% onsite. Relocation Assistance may be available.

This role will utilize a broad, and deep background in the Aerospace & Defense industry with experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams to complete avionics development programs.

Essential Functions:

• Manage engineering development programs, including integrated scheduling and program execution

• Provide technical leadership of the multidisciplinary engineering team to support the manufacturing, test, and troubleshooting of NG LV common avionics components in time to meet operations deadlines

• Ensure that technical issues are resolved in timely fashion to minimize disruption of production activities and leads efforts to streamline and improve efficiency

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex issues related to engineering and program management

• Collaborate with other NG functional groups outside of ADG, including Configuration Management, Quality, Mission Assurance, Procurement and Manufacturing

• Provide written and verbal status reports to internal management, communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical personnel

• Assess and evaluate the life cycle of avionics products and how they are implemented in the Launch Vehicle

• Work with LV managers and directors to propose and execute new avionics design efforts.

**Basic Qualifications:**​

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Ability to obtain US DoD Secret security clearance is required

• Ability to travel 10% is required

• Directly related experience in Program Management and Avionics/Electronics development

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex technical problems

• Extensive experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience developing project cost and schedules and managing efforts via Earned Value Management System (EVMS), including Control Account Management

• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management

• Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science Electrical Engineering, or Master’s in Engineering, or Business Administration Degree

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher

• Familiarity with the LV developed common hardware products

• Understanding of MDA MAP and PMAP requirements

• Experience with NG Launch Vehicles internal standards, processes & digital tools

• Experience working in an Agile development environment

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00

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.