Infrastructure Systems Eng. Launch Equipment Manager 2 - 17128

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Command & Launch (C&L) Infrastructure Infrastructure Systems Engineer Launch Equipment Manager 2 in support of the Sentinel Program.  This position is located in Manhattan Beach, CA.   

You will lead a team of approximately 12 systems engineers across multiple domains and disciplines.  The successful candidate should be detailed oriented and be able to work collaboratively with multiple remote teams and disciplines.

• Lead the Systems Engineering Capabilities activities for the Command & Launch Infrastructure Launch Equipment team

• Coordinate vertically and horizontally with multiple engineering teams and organizations.

• Coordinate with customer and supplier engineering teams.

• Coordinate Incremental Functional Capability activities to shape team priorities.

• Lead Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) coordinating with specialty engineering teams.

• Organize and lead execution of multiple Critical Design Review events.

As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts focused on a technical assignment as the Launch Equipment Systems Engineering Manager.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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. Position may offer relocation assistance

• Bachelor's degree in (STEM) and 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain SAP. 

• 1+ year of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo

• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• 1+ year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Managing people experience preferred
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Active DoD Top Secret with SAP clearance
• ICBM Experience
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework – Control Account Manager certified
• Strong understanding and broad application of engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
• Functional management experience
• 3+ years of experience developing requirements or verification using DOORS and/or Cameo.