CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Specialty Systems Engineering Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is in Melbourne, Florida (Ability to travel up to 25 of the time).

The selected candidate will utilize 20 of allocation to lead a team of Human Factors, EEE, and System Safety practitioners assigned to the E-2 program, and will report to the Specialty Engineering Department Manager. The selected candidate will have experience in Aviation System Safety production line and / or manufacturing procedures. The selected candidate will be required to maintain a technical statement of work for the remaining 80 of its safety technical work scope on the E-2 program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply knowledge, methodologies, and principles of safety engineering as defined in MIL-STD-882 and Software Safety engineering as defined in the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH).
• Evaluate product systems, associated support equipment, functional specifications, and operations to establish safety criteria for assigned systems
• Independently analyze system design, equipment, and procedures for hazards and categorize hazard risks in accordance with MILSTD-882
• Assess implementations for hazard and causal factors to satisfy critical system safety objectives
• Collaborate with various design teams in the execution of various MIL-STD-882 hazard analyses
• Review and prepare engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation for system safety and in support of Airworthiness Certification IAW MIL-HDBK-516
• Review Test Plans and Procedures for safety requirements verification and potential hazardous operations
• Perform hardware/ software safety analyses (Experience in AGILE development)
• Analyze, recommend, and drive safety criteria in the resolution of Production facility’s Request for Information (RFI), Problem Alerts (PA), Material Recall Order (MRO), and Notice of Escapes (NOE)

FUNCTIONAL MANAGER DUTIES:

• Develop and maintain a cohesive and dedicated team of Specialty Systems Engineering practitioners based on diverse work experience backgrounds
• Ensure team unity and the ability of the team to work effectively with other disciplines
• Set operating objectives and provide guidance and mentoring to assigned employees
• Aid programs on staffing and Specialty Systems Engineering processes
• Manage the performance management process for assigned employees
• Review and make recommendations for promotions and special assignments
• Ensure the assigned workforce is properly trained for successful achievement of program goals
• Provide insight into Section status and performance to Department Manager
• Provide first-level resolution of personnel issues according to company processes and procedures.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

BENEFITS STATEMENT

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, 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.

LEADERSHIP STATEMENT

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9+ years engineering experience - OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7+ years of system engineering experience
• In order to qualify for this position, applicants must currently have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain access for supported programs
• Demonstrated competence in the application of System Safety requirements across the Systems engineering Lifecycle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in a field in a STEM field
• Demonstrated experience with aircraft System Safety requirements and implementations IAW MIL-STD-882
• Demonstrated experience in the development of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), System Safety Program Plans (SSPP), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), and Software System Safety Analysis.
• Experience in a System Engineering leadership role
• Experience in training of System Engineering methods and processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Active, in scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance
• Experience in Aviation System Safety production line and / or manufacturing procedures

Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.