CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

The Advanced Mission Capabilities-Restricted program family has a near-term need for a Senior Staff SEIT Lead – AMC Restricted on a restricted program from the Linthicum, MD location. The candidate selected will be responsible for leading a qualified, multidisciplinary team and program coordination in development of significant new capabilities.

What You’ll Get To Do:
The Sr. Staff Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Lead is responsible for leading a cross-discipline engineering team typically greater than 50 people on a high visibility project and interface with Engineering & Program Management, Software and Hardware Engineers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.  The selected candidates will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.  The selected candidates are expected to be self-motivated, highly-organized, and detail-oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

This Lead role requires the ability to lead SE (systems engineering, I&T (integration & test), and MS&A (modeling, simulation, and analysis) development efforts across multiple delivered products, and the role also has the opportunity to include software (tactical and test) development oversight.  A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate organizational (i.e. staffing) and technical problem-solving skills to ensure successful execution of SEIT scope, with the ability to support external and internal executive leadership briefs, as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases.  Products include but are not limited to operational/tactical capabilities, models and simulations, tool, and technical artifacts/reports.

• Plan, execute, and close out system reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, systems engineering peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Physical Configuration Audits, Functional Configuration Audits), coordinating with Engineering Review Authority (ERA).

• Manage program Verification & Validation efforts.

• Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts.

• Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts.

• Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership.

• Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing. 

• Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements. 

• Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.

 
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). 
 
Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, masters degree with 12 years of experience or Ph.D. with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

• Experience leading technical teams

• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements

• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills

• Experience with the technical development and direction for many aspects of engineering on a program, including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of product to a customer.

• Experience with developing and executing project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• An interest in and an aptitude for customer engagements at technical and programmatic levels.

• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.

• Domain expertise in defense sensor systems.

• Experience with the technical development and direction for all aspects of engineering on a program, including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of product to a customer.

• Experience coordinating with external subcontractors, primes, and/or suppliers.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
 
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
 
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
 
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.