Description:
Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit has an exciting career opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama for a Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, supporting the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon Systems (GWS) program. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
The selected Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 will support the GWS Execution Team in a flexible, multi build capacity. Working closely with Build Leads, the engineer will drive roadmap execution and provide technical build execution support. Key duties include creating Technical Review Packages, facilitating and participating in design reviews, performing analysis and impact assessments for specification updates and releases, contributing to the Engineering Review Board, and interfacing with stakeholders. This role blends hands on engineering with cross functional collaboration to ensure seamless program delivery and high quality products.
Basic Qualifications:
For a Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.
For a Level 4: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience, or 4 years of related experience with a PhD.
Experience with components of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - software design requirements, application development, integration, testing, or deployment.
Experience with requirements decomposition and requirements management.
Experience with software architecture and design.
Experience with the development and verification of requirements.
Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
Familiarity with Agile software development using tools like Jira, Confluence, Fisheye/Crucible, and Bitbucket.
Applicants must possess good communication skills.
Applicants must demonstrate ability to think critically and capture concepts in work products, presentations, and discussions.
Capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full-time.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Systems Engineering.
Experience with risk analysis and risk management.
Experience in Agile/Scrum leadership roles such as Scrum Master or Product Owner.
Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus.
GMD domain knowledge.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read Less
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will support the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Hardware Engineering team's design efforts working within an Agile environment. Your core tasks will entail performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis, reviewing analyses, and providing oversight to junior engineers developing analysis products. Additional responsibilities include maintaining design drawings for multiple Ground Systems (GS) IPT hardware systems and their interfaces with facilities.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of your program leadership, responsibilities include performing analyses IAW industry and military standards.Develop design drawings, maintaining drawings, evaluating hardware design efforts, scheduling, and planning required tasks.Leading small teams and writing reports to support milestone reviews.Accountability and active participation in team meetings and internal/external demos, and documenting progress on team dashboards is expected.Generate engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test reports.Mentoring and cross-training junior engineers in analysis work, reviews, and approving their analysis results to meet customer requirements.Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's STEM Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 2 years of related experience with a STEM PhD.Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.Must be able to support an in-office / closed-area work environment full-time.Ability to communicate data in a clear and concise manner.Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with Ansys Icepak ClassicExperience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling theory and application using industry standard structural analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation or SolidWorks Simulation)Experience using a 3D CAD Package such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NXExperience reviewing 2D mechanical drawings per ASME standardsPrior experience with engineering PLM systems such as Teamcenter and MRP system such as SAP.Understanding and application of industry engineering technical standards; demonstrated structural design experience and impact assessment.Recent experience generating engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, technical reports, test procedures, program procedures, and CDRLS.Experience in evaluating vendor documents to ensure specifications and datasheet meets requirements.Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-1472, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, MIL-STD-31000Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical or Aerospace EngineeringExcellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex conceptsExperience leading a small team, including task and schedule planning, to meet major project milestone objectives.Experience in one or more of the following system engineering knowledge areas: technical planning, requirements derivation, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.Experience using analytical software tools, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends.Experience with mission critical and safety critical systems, components, etc.Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process)Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardwareHands-on mentality and a passion for fast-paced environments.Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling theory and application using industry standard structural analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation or SolidWorks Simulation)DOORS and/or CAMEO exposurePrior experience with the design, test, and/or integration and deployment of mechanical and structural components, systems, or subsystemsPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessNorthrop Grumman's Armament Systems Business Unit is seeking a Master Scheduler for our location in Plymouth, MN.
Northrop Grumman Armament Systems Division is a leading innovator and producer of advanced weapons that provide the warfighter superior battlefield capabilities. The Business Unit specializes in manufacturing medium and large caliber weapon platforms. Armament Systems also creates systems that protect soldiers on the battlefield and reduce collateral damage.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
The Master Scheduler is responsible for the implementation of standard processes and tools, and program planning and control practices. This position will work within a team environment consisting of program management, technical, production, supply chain, finance and other supporting staff.
The ideal candidate will have strong teambuilding skills, exhibit strong leadership potential, and possess comprehensive verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supports the organization's goals by managing and coordinating the supply and demand of programs and the availability of items either manufactured or purchased that support meeting our customer's goals and expectations.
Create a valid and effective Master Production Schedule (MPS) that incorporates all dependencies, aligns to resource availability, and identifies and aligns program milestones with contractual need dates.
Responsible in analyzing material requirements with any on-hand available inventory.
Responsible for planning and coordinating the production build that supports the operational build schedule working with the appropriate factory management and production control personnel.
Monitor builds through the factory and report status to the program team(s).
Identify & validate the critical path, run performance and health check metrics.
Conduct trend analysis and report data, e.g. late start/finish, forecast date impacts, manage program schedule margin, and changes to critical path(s).
Monitor and develop work around utilizing schedule acceleration techniques to achieve additional margin, monitor & de-conflict internal and external influences to resources and the critical path.
Provide schedule visibility, reporting, and schedule analyses, perform risk analyses, and identify and resolve critical path and network logic conflicts.
Work with the technical lead, functional managers and Program managers to identify internal and external dependencies, milestones and deliverables.
Frequent use of industry scheduling best practices, and specific Scheduling Tool properties and functions.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have 14 years of work experience. Will consider a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 8+ years of related professional experience.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Master Production Schedule (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) experience.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power point, Visio).
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field.
5+ years production planning/scheduling experience.
Previous experience with SAP and Costpoint
Experience working with Costpoint production schedules.
Experience working with Sync Manufacturing.
Experience supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Primary Level Salary Range: $102,000.00 - $153,000.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessNorthrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Promontory, UT.
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Must be able to work any shift.
Follows established planning or procedures.
Makes operator-controlled repairs as required.
Must pass all job-specific or specialized certification programs required for core tasks or specialized assignments.
May work with several types of adhesives and adjoining systems.
May work with drills, wrenches or other torquing equipment.
May work in area that sets up and operates press cure equipment - PLC or manual controlled.
Must be willing to work overtime as required.
Other duties as assigned
Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.
Basic Qualifications for Level 1:
High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist push and pull up to 50 lbs.).
Able to read, comprehend and follow established written instructions without deviation.
Perform basic math and measurement functions.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Able to work a physically demanding day (stand for long periods; work from your knees; ascend and descend ladders; lift, bend, twist push and pull up to 50 lbs.).
Able to read, comprehend and follow established written instructions without deviation.
Perform basic math and measurement functions.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with operating industrial equipment such as cranes, forklifts, precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Will teach as necessary.
Makes operator-controlled repairs as required.
Large machine tool/autoclave experience OR previous experience working with phenolic materials.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $62,400.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics System Sector is seeking a Director General Manufacturing 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals to lead the Manufacturing Operations for the F-35 Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) on 2nd Shift . This position is located in Palmdale, CA.
This position's primary role will be to build and lead the common processes and tools in addition to providing the leadership and technical expertise in the Manufacturing Disciplines across the F-35 IAL. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of design, program management skills, proven strategic planning, and business execution capabilities, as well as ability to work collaboratively. The position will be a key leadership role, interfacing with all IPTs, IWO partners, Supplier Management leads, and Customers in establishing the baseline program plans, validating the updates, follow-up, and reporting. The selected individual must have experience leading a high-rate production program encompassing all aspects of rate readiness planning activities. In addition, the candidate should be able to interact and influence executive level management and communicate effectively with both oral and written presentations, which will include the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Directs 400+ employees on 2nd shift, overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and assembly operations for the F-35 Center FuselageDrive team performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, 5S and Factory AccountabilityWorks closely with cross-functional partners such as Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, as well as the customerProvides guidance and input to program IPT's defining appropriate performance, risks, issues and opportunities affecting program unique requirementsSupport program initiatives and proposal with most affordable solutions and including labor hours, direct $'s, capital $'s and Indirect impactTeam is also responsible for developing and coordinating new manufacturing concepts to ensure NGC is competitive and continuously improving performance.Responsible for the manufacturing team's process adherence, corrective actions, and Foreign Object EliminationDirector communicates and supports development and attainment of unique skills based on the wide variety of engineering, project management, liaison, sub-contract administration and touch labor personnel to execute statement of work.Lead employee engagement, inclusion, accountability, development and retention within organizationThis position will offer 2nd Shift - 9/80 with the ability to come in on weekends and work off hours as required by the business, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Operations / high-rate assembly line production, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering OR a master's degree AND 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing operations environment, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering Must have 5+ years of management or leadership experience.Ability to create and present professional PowerPoint presentations to executive leadershipMust have the ability to obtain a DoD Clearance as well as special program accessProven record of driving performance of a high-rate manufacturing teamPreferred Qualifications:
Strong communicator with the ability to drive accountability and resolve complex issuesPrior experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Expert level proficiency with oral and written communication skillsAbility to negotiate and integrate different viewpointsAble to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project resultProven, high-impact leader across large-scale manufacturing operationsPrimary Level Salary Range: $168,600.00 - $252,800.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics System Sector is seeking a Director General Manufacturing 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals to lead the Manufacturing Operations for the F-35 Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) on 2nd Shift . This position is located in Palmdale, CA.
This position's primary role will be to build and lead the common processes and tools in addition to providing the leadership and technical expertise in the Manufacturing Disciplines across the F-35 IAL. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of design, program management skills, proven strategic planning, and business execution capabilities, as well as ability to work collaboratively. The position will be a key leadership role, interfacing with all IPTs, IWO partners, Supplier Management leads, and Customers in establishing the baseline program plans, validating the updates, follow-up, and reporting. The selected individual must have experience leading a high-rate production program encompassing all aspects of rate readiness planning activities. In addition, the candidate should be able to interact and influence executive level management and communicate effectively with both oral and written presentations, which will include the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Directs 400+ employees on 2nd shift, overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and assembly operations for the F-35 Center FuselageDrive team performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, 5S and Factory AccountabilityWorks closely with cross-functional partners such as Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, as well as the customerProvides guidance and input to program IPT's defining appropriate performance, risks, issues and opportunities affecting program unique requirementsSupport program initiatives and proposal with most affordable solutions and including labor hours, direct $'s, capital $'s and Indirect impactTeam is also responsible for developing and coordinating new manufacturing concepts to ensure NGC is competitive and continuously improving performance.Responsible for the manufacturing team's process adherence, corrective actions, and Foreign Object EliminationDirector communicates and supports development and attainment of unique skills based on the wide variety of engineering, project management, liaison, sub-contract administration and touch labor personnel to execute statement of work.Lead employee engagement, inclusion, accountability, development and retention within organizationThis position will offer 2nd Shift - 9/80 with the ability to come in on weekends and work off hours as required by the business, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Operations / high-rate assembly line production, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering OR a master's degree AND 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing operations environment, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering Must have 5+ years of management or leadership experience.Ability to create and present professional PowerPoint presentations to executive leadershipMust have the ability to obtain a DoD Clearance as well as special program accessProven record of driving performance of a high-rate manufacturing teamPreferred Qualifications:
Strong communicator with the ability to drive accountability and resolve complex issuesPrior experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Expert level proficiency with oral and written communication skillsAbility to negotiate and integrate different viewpointsAble to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project resultProven, high-impact leader across large-scale manufacturing operationsPrimary Level Salary Range: $168,600.00 - $252,800.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics System Sector is seeking a Director General Manufacturing 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse, individuals to lead the Manufacturing Operations for the F-35 Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) on 2nd Shift . This position is located in Palmdale, CA.
This position's primary role will be to build and lead the common processes and tools in addition to providing the leadership and technical expertise in the Manufacturing Disciplines across the F-35 IAL. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of design, program management skills, proven strategic planning, and business execution capabilities, as well as ability to work collaboratively. The position will be a key leadership role, interfacing with all IPTs, IWO partners, Supplier Management leads, and Customers in establishing the baseline program plans, validating the updates, follow-up, and reporting. The selected individual must have experience leading a high-rate production program encompassing all aspects of rate readiness planning activities. In addition, the candidate should be able to interact and influence executive level management and communicate effectively with both oral and written presentations, which will include the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Directs 400+ employees on 2nd shift, overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and assembly operations for the F-35 Center FuselageDrive team performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, 5S and Factory AccountabilityWorks closely with cross-functional partners such as Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, as well as the customerProvides guidance and input to program IPT's defining appropriate performance, risks, issues and opportunities affecting program unique requirementsSupport program initiatives and proposal with most affordable solutions and including labor hours, direct $'s, capital $'s and Indirect impactTeam is also responsible for developing and coordinating new manufacturing concepts to ensure NGC is competitive and continuously improving performance.Responsible for the manufacturing team's process adherence, corrective actions, and Foreign Object EliminationDirector communicates and supports development and attainment of unique skills based on the wide variety of engineering, project management, liaison, sub-contract administration and touch labor personnel to execute statement of work.Lead employee engagement, inclusion, accountability, development and retention within organizationThis position will offer 2nd Shift - 9/80 with the ability to come in on weekends and work off hours as required by the business, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Operations / high-rate assembly line production, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering OR a master's degree AND 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing operations environment, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering Must have 5+ years of management or leadership experience.Ability to create and present professional PowerPoint presentations to executive leadershipMust have the ability to obtain a DoD Clearance as well as special program accessProven record of driving performance of a high-rate manufacturing teamPreferred Qualifications:
Strong communicator with the ability to drive accountability and resolve complex issuesPrior experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Expert level proficiency with oral and written communication skillsAbility to negotiate and integrate different viewpointsAble to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project resultProven, high-impact leader across large-scale manufacturing operationsPrimary Level Salary Range: $168,600.00 - $252,800.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read LessJoin 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.
Job Description:
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for an Principal Engineer Systems/ Sr Principal Engineer Systems based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System is a revolutionary, network enabled command-and control system developed by Northrop Grumman that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner. Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Perform analysis at all levels of total system product life cycle to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
The ideal candidate(s) will have experience in systems engineering lifecycle of missile / weapon system development program(s), functional analysis and systems trade studies for technical solutions with respect to concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance; Reviewing the SOW to generate and present data analysis using the results gathered to support internal and external stakeholder meetings. They will have technical knowledge in one or more of the subsystems of missile/weapon system, e.g., RF/sensors, guidance, command & control systems.
This requisition may be filled based on qualifications listed below
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Engineer Systems (ENG03): 5 Years with Bachelors in Science, 3 Years with Masters or 1 Years with PhD
Active Secret Clearance required to start
Proficient in Requirements and Model-Based Systems Engineering
Experienced with Cameo or MagicDraw
Proven ability to understand systems interface documentation, interconnect diagrams, military standards
Experience with Requirements Impact Assessments, Change Requests, and Engineering Change Proposals
Sr Principal Engineer Systems (ENG04): 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters or 3 years PhD
Active Secret Clearance required to start
Proficient in Requirements and Model-Based Systems Engineering
Experienced with Cameo or MagicDraw
Proven ability to understand systems interface documentation, interconnect diagrams, military standards
Experience with Requirements Impact Assessments, Change Requests, and Engineering Change Proposals
Preferred Qualifications:
• Technical experience with IAMD: C2 with understanding of weapons, sensors, distributed computing and these systems' impact on a command-and-control system's architecture, requirements, and interfaces for communications between these systems
• Systems Engineering Experience in an Agile environment
• Experience with Jira
• IBCS experience preferred
• Link-16 Experience
• Familiarity with weapon systems and sensors such as: PATRIOT, Sentinel, G/ATOR, etc.
Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Read Less