Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer- IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman$142K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance required at application.
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years of experience or equivalent education plus experience.
  • 2-3 years experience in spacecraft lifecycle phases.
  • Experience in Risk & Opportunity Management and change control.
  • 1 year of Project Management experience with CAM responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver product team deliverables within cost and schedule.
  • Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) for progress analysis.
  • Conduct risk and opportunity management practices.
  • Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for cost/schedule reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering processes and industry standards.
  • Manage scope by adhering to the Statement of Work (SOW).
  • Coordinate staffing plans and resource issues with management.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
  • Savings plan for future financial security.
  • Paid holidays and time off for personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: NoDescription

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to join our team in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role has the authority to make engineering project management decisions and recommendations that have an impact on new business, program performance, design, development, and mission operations. You will be guiding a team of technical engineers to resolve problems that occur across the program's lifecycle. This role reports to the program Engineering PM (EPM) and works with the program Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer (LSE)/Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead, and the Program Management Office (PMO) to deliver on program and stakeholder commitments.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

  • Deliver on all product team deliverables within cost and schedule, while meeting contractual programmatic and technical requirements and stakeholder expectations


  • Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to analyze work progress, address variances, and appropriately react to ensure successful program performance


  • Conduct thorough risk & opportunity management practices


  • Update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and time phased labor/material spreads for accurate cost/schedule reporting


  • Ensure Engineering and Program processes, company policies, and industry best standards are followed for efficient execution and auditable compliance


  • Deploy rigorous scope management, adhering to the Statement of Work (SOW), and facilitating changes with program leadership and task level teams


  • Coordinate staffing plans with engineering functional management, verify appropriate skill mix for work scope, and address conflicting resource issues


  • Coordinate and collaborate with Global Supply Chain to manage suppliers and material to achieve product team deliverables


  • Coordinate and collaborate with Manufacturing & Operations and Integration and Test to support build and I&T of IPT subsystems and products


This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope


  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of applicable experience, or a Masters Degree plus 6 years of applicable experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.


  • 2-3 years experience with at least one phase of the lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and/or operations


  • Risk & Opportunity Management experience and change control experience


  • 1 year of experience in Project Management with CAM responsibilities


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in Project Management roles such as CAM, IPT and experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) on programs


  • Experience with the full lifecycle of spacecraft development, build, and operations


  • Prior experience as an Operations Program Manager (OPM)


  • Active TS/SCI with existing SAP access


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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
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