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 has an immediate employment opportunity available for a Consulting Engineer Systems, SEIT Lead.

What You'll Get To Do:

The Consulting Engineer Systems, SEIT Lead is responsible for directing the execution of the overall Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) effort on the program, with a particular focus on developmental efforts relating to Radio Frequency (RF) sensor developmental/implementation programs. The Consulting Engineer Systems, SEIT Lead is also responsible for horizontal and vertical integration across all engineering elements of the program and ensures the integrity of systems engineering processes. The SEIT Lead typically has Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibility, which comprises cost and schedule management for the SEIT work scope, and interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, other engineering team leads, and the customer. 

 

This work is 100% on-site from the NGC facility in Baltimore, MD  

 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Serve as the cost account manager for the systems engineering responsibilities 

Plan and execute the systems engineering core functions and ensure the SEIT team has qualified staff to execute the systems engineering core functions 

Plan, execute, and close out system reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, etc.) 

Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements 

Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program verification and validation efforts 

Oversee system configuration management of the System Technical Baseline 

Interface with the customer for the System Technical Baseline Management 

Coordinate across -ilities 

Collect, manage and report the systems engineering metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) 

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

Oversee the establishment and execution of the systems engineering lifecycle and work products 

Support the transition of the system to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholders 

Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline 

 

Basic Qualifications:    

A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 16 years of related experience, a Master's degree in STEM with a minimum of 14 years of related experience or a PhD in STEM with a minimum of 12 years of related experience.

U.S. Citizenship is required and an active DoD Secret clearance required and SAP eligibility. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.

5+ years experience leading technical teams  

8+ years of experience in systems development, integration, and/or test for sensor systems.

 

Preferred Qualifications:   

Cross-V experience 

Good communication skills and relationships with internal stakeholders and customers 

5+ years of experience in developmental airborne sensor systems.

Familiarity with MBSE and/or DOORS 

Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements 

Knowledge of earned value management  

 

This position is contingent upon the candidate being approved for access to a Special Access Program (SAP) 

 

 

Salary Range: $197,500.00 - $293,600.00

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.