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Sentinel (GBSD) – Staff Mechanical Engineer – OBTE IPT Technical Advisor full_time

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an OBTE IPT Technical Advisor. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

 

What You’ll Get To Do:

  • Support the OBTE IPT as Technical Deputy Lead (similar to Deputy Chief Engineer), with delegated authority to manage Technical Baseline development and maturity.

  • Provide technical leadership in Design and Development of On Board Test Equipment for the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Segment on the Sentinel program.

  • Drive technical quality and execution in support of major program events with an emphasis CDR’s, Lab-testing, and Flight-test’s.

  • Ensuring execution of overall technical plan in alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).

  • Driving technical rigor into Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs) with Sentinel subcontractors, IWO partners and External Customers.

  • Advise program technical leadership on program, schedule, and technical matters

 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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 positions 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:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 12 years of experience; 10 years with Master’s degree; 8 years with PhD.

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

  • Ability to coordinate with IPT Technical Lead to drive overall technical baseline for the OBTE team.

  • Ability to provide technical leadership, over-site and direction to OBTE and interfacing teams.

  • Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes and applications (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.).

  • Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and stakeholders to achieve and comply with program requirements.

  • Combination of knowledge and experience in the majority of the following areas: complex integration and qualification/acceptance testing , product development, including mechanical design and analysis, materials, electrical schematic design, electrical analysis, Radio Frequency (RF) components, and ordnance integration.

  • Demonstrated ability to make difficult technical decisions with data driven judgment.

  • Be able to develop return-to-green plans and recover technical debt to meet Milestones.

  • Ability to communicate/collaborate and achieve consensus with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds.

  • Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.

  • Be able and willing to travel up to 10% as a part of the role.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge and application of Range Safety RCC 319/324 requirements

  • SME experience in subsystem and vehicle model maturation and validation using test and proven analytical methods

  • SME experience and knowledge in principles of MBSE (Model Based System Engineering)

  • 5+ years of experience with technical / vehicle engineering development leadership for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) or related missile-based activities

  • Previous experience working on large DoD development and deployment programs.

  • Experience with industry program management processes including CCB, ERB, EVMS, and Risk Management

  • Active Top Secret and special access clearance (SAP)

Salary Range: $129,500.00 – $194,300.00

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.

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