Sentinel (GBSD) Nuclear Hardness & Survivability AVE Design Manager 2 - 9912-1

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The NH&S Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) Design Manager is responsible for coordinating the analysis and test for electronics units, subsystems, payloads, and ballistic missile system. This position will facilitate cross-segment integration by ensuring design teams' work is compliant with the radiation, electromagnetic, and mechanical hostile environments. This manager should be experienced in evaluating electronic circuit designs based off requirement specifications and should be familiar with the effects of hostile environments, such as Total Ionizing Dose effects, Neutron Displacement Damage effects, Prompt Gamma Dose Rate effects, and Single Event Effects statistical analysis and modeling. The NH&S AVE Design Manager will also provide personnel support to the Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) Team and will have responsibility for quality, technical execution of engineers. The role works closely with program leadership, the technical leaders, and functional subject matter experts within the NH&S Team. This position is a combination of management of engineering activities and personnel development and mentoring.

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead a diverse team of Electrical and Aerospace Engineers to execute a test program on time and within budget.

Coordinate NH&S input into design reviews. Consider time and funding constraints. Track execution and Earned Value Management (EVM). Ensure high quality deliverables from team and subcontractors to end customer.

Coordinate Nuclear Hardness and Survivability (NH&S) analysis for electronic parts, cables, circuit cards, and ballistic missile systems.

Review data deliverables from other teams and subcontractors including: test plans, test reports, verification methodology, and design analysis reports for hardening of components against requirements on total dose, displacement damage, prompts and prompt dose latchup/ upset, and single event effects

Review of industry and MIL-STD survivability/ radiation plans and reports, including MIL-STD 1766

Communicate effectively and report regular status to Program Managers, IPT Management, and customer.

Develop and support consistent execution of standard practices, best practices, methods, software and tools across programs. Implement lessons learned, standard practices, best practices, and continuous improvement plans. Lead projects and plans to improve technology, strategic capability, overall design, analysis and production capacity.

Coordinate with programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance evaluations to employees, evaluating/recommending employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and coordinating with Human Resources on potential adjustments, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary

Work with the program NH&S Senior manager and Technical leads in establishing professional development and functional goals and perform performance evaluations and merit adjustments for direct reports.

Manage and forecast engineering resources in collaboration with engineering management and technical leaders

The selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, engaged in significantly diverse assignments, within a collaborative/team setting across all levels of the organization.

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 position's 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.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; Master's Degree in STEM and a minimum of 4 years of related experience

Must be a US Citizen with 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

1+ years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

3+ years' experience as a DoD (or equivalent) contractor

1+ years' experience with NH&S design, test, analysis or related skills

1+ years' experience circuit design

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal management experience to include performance review for direct reports

Demonstrated system ownership experience in requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, or verification

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, IBM DOORS, CAMEO

Earned Value Management (EVM) experience or Control Account Management (CAM) training

Experience with system engineering processes

Knowledge of configuration management best practices, scheduling, and cost estimation

Active Top Secret clearance

Active Special Program Access (SAP)

Must be a self-starter and possess strong interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Must have the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required

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Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.