This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do
The selected candidate will be responsible for a PM&P Design discipline section within the SDS Design Engineering organization and will report directly to the SDS PM&P Design Engineering Department Manager.
Develop and maintain PM&P plans that define baseline requirements for design, development, production, test, and sustainment.
Provide subject matter expertise during design reviews, offering recommendations on material selection, process feasibility, manufacturability, and cost effective solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable MIL-STD-11991, MIL-STD-1568, AS9100, and contract specifications.
Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships, driving qualification, control, and delivery of products that meet technical, quality, schedule, and security requirements.
Chair the Program PM&P Control Board (PMPCB), presenting status, risks, and technical decisions to customers and Senior Leadership.
Identify cost and schedule risks, develop mitigation plans, and integrate Earned Value Management (EVM) forecasts for programs typically exceeding $50M in budget.
Author and present technical content for proposals, milestone reviews, and position papers; support bid to win activities with accurate cost and technical input.
Mentor and train junior engineers in best practices for electrical material selection, testing, failure analysis, and PM&P documentation.
Coordinate cross functional collaboration among design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance teams to resolve part and material related challenges promptly.
Additional duties, but not limited to the following
Define Team operational strategies by working with program management and technical leaders.
Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for assigned scope on the PM&P Sentinel program, including development and maintenance of cost/schedule baselines, support to planning and budgeting, performance monitoring, variance analysis, and development of corrective action plans in coordination with Program Management and Control Account Managers.
Setting Team objectives, leading First Line Managers in meeting objectives, reporting on progress.
Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.
Identify opportunities for change and champion changes in within PM&P organization.
Navigate ambiguity and develop a systemic approach and strategy to address and solve problems.
Build relationships and effectively communicate to influence and ensure accountability across a network of stakeholders.
Act with a sense of urgency and accountability. Take ownership of tasks and strategic direction.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of experience; Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of experience.
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Minimum 3 years of Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience including development and maintenance of cost/schedule baselines.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have
Previous leadership experience to drive high-level strategy and lead multi-layered teams through large scale departmental operations.
Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering field.
Proven experience interpreting and ensuring compliance with industry and/or military standards and specifications for electrical parts and materials.
Demonstrated ability to tailor MIL-STD-11991 and MIL-STD-1568 requirements to program specific needs.
Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM system).
Experience with ICBM system design, manufacturing, or sustainment (or comparable systems).
Working knowledge of SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams.
Project management background focused on cost and schedule control.
Experience writing and defending technical position papers and interacting with Chief Engineers and Integrated Product Teams.
Familiarity with Agile and digital design environments.
Experience working with subcontractors and managing supplier interfaces.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00
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.
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.
