Requisition ID: R10174447- Category: Engineering
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25 of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
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 is seeking a Vehicle Management System (VMS) IPT Director 1. This leadership role is located in San Diego, CA and will report to the Vehicle Engineering National Director. 10-25 travel is expected.
Job summary: The VMS IPT Director will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 100 engineers along with the contract work scope across Advanced Concepts, Development, Production, Sustainment and International Capture pursuits across the VMS Triton Enterprise. In this role, under advisement of the Program Director and Chief Engineer, you will provide technical and managerial direction to the engineering and manufacturing staff to address cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of all VMS work packages.
Position is responsible for Vehicle Management software, flight computers, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software and hardware, and mission planning. This IPT lead will be responsible for implementing new navigation capabilities, GNC resiliency, and continuing to ensure producibility and design of VMS line replaceable units. The IPT is also responsible for addressing Discontinued Manufacturing and Sourcing (DMS) for associated hardware and software.
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:
Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 12 years of related experience, OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience
At least 5 years experience in the design, integration, and test of vehicle management systems and subsystems
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management Techniques (EVMS)
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager
Experience providing technical leadership of an engineering team
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in an engineering or management discipline
Active DOD Top Secret Clearance/SCI
5 years of management experience leading a team of engineers
Prior experience with Northrop Grumman high altitude long endurance platforms
Prior experience in Program Management or Engineering leadership experience on a large United States government program
Prior experience with GNC, flight control actuation, and vehicle computing design, integration, test, producibility, and service difficulty resolution
Unmanned air vehicle experience
Experience leading the planning, scheduling, and execution of enterprise-level Operations, Sustainment, or Information Systems Services activities
Familiar with technical data development and sustainment processes
Experience building relationships with strategic customers
Experience developing sourcing strategies; to include soliciting/analyzing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans
Salary Range: $209,600 - $314,400
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
