Northrop Grumman

SIL Design Section Manager

Northrop Grumman$126K — $189K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 9 years of experience, or Master's degree in STEM with 7 years of experience.
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in systems development or disciplines such as electrical or mechanical engineering, software engineering, or test integration.
  • Familiarity with test and evaluation (T&E) processes and procedures.
  • Management experience leading engineering teams or projects.

Responsibilities

  • Execute program plans focusing on lab operations.
  • Lead and manage a cross-functional team of over 12 lab designers.
  • Collaborate with other departments and customers to ensure seamless operations.
  • Oversee the building and testing of new lab equipment and configurations.
  • Manage project schedules and budget adherence.
  • Support integration efforts within the system integration laboratories (SIL).
  • Enhance test engineering processes and provide mentorship to team members.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage including life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options and company paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for personal or vacation purposes.
  • Annual bonuses based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Section Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

The Lab Operations Department is seeking a Section Manager to functionally lead a team of Lab Designers, supporting the SC3 IPT in Melbourne, FL. This is a dual role Section Manager (Functional Role) and Individual contributor (Program Role).

Functional Role and Responsibilities include:
The successful candidate must be an autonomous leader who can support their business requirement and provide organizational expertise that will help their team understand the T&E organization's vision and principles, build a culture that empowers and motivates individual excellence, and establish functional homeroom shared accountability for program/project performance.

Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Perform technical planning and cost and risk analyses for total systems. Section Manager responsibilities include working closely with the Department Manager and fellow section managers to implement department initiatives, ensuring successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities, collaborating with programs to satisfy staffing needs and provide operations support (incident investigations, metrics collection and analysis, etc.), setting goals and providing regular performance feedback to employees, supporting the annual salary review and promotion process, mentoring and developing the next generation of technical and project leadership, and improving and enforcing test engineering processes and procedures.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Executing the program plan with lab details
  • Lead and manage a team of 12+ that designs lab hardware and test equipment for multiple labs
  • Frequent contact with individuals from other departments, outside organizations to include the Customer.
  • Supporting build of new benches, test sets and simulators.
  • Familiarity with cost management
  • Supporting integration efforts in the SILs
  • Understanding lab architecture and design process from requirements to design, build and operation.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design practices and how they flow to manufacturing


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) along with 9 years professional experience or OR a Master's degree Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 7 years of related professional experience
  • Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with full investigation in the last 6 years with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience in any of the following: Systems development experience; Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, systems architecture, Communications, Data links, mechanical engineering, Computer networks, Sensors, Avionics, COTS hardware, instrumentation systems, integration, and/or test


Preferred Qualifications:
  • PLM Experience within a design suite
  • Experience with T&E processes and procedures to support both management and engineering tasks at the Melbourne site
  • Familiarity with current programs across NGC AS Sector


Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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1939
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