Missile Integration Lead - Secret Clearance (Flight-Test)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 151,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Missile Integration Technical Lead - Senior Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force's ICBM capabilities. This position can be filled in Roy, UT, or Promontory, CA.

You will serve as the technical authority for milestones, coordinate test planning, verifications, and data analysis while leading cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and schedule objectives.

Qualifications

• 14+ years with a Bachelor's in Science for Senior level; 12+ years with a Master’s; 10+ years with a PhD in missile systems leadership.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for Secret clearance and able to obtain program-specific clearance.
• Minimum 5 years leading large cross-functional missile/launch-vehicle programs.
• Experience driving program execution through acquisition lifecycle with technical-approval authority.
• Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear briefings for leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and primary decision maker for milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, flight-test).
• Coordinate test planning, verifications, data collection, results analysis, and ensure deliverables meet objectives.
• Execute integration, test, and assembly of the AVE for developmental flight testing.
• Integrate hardware from subsystems, interface with other teams, and support system-level activities.
• Interface with software and systems engineers to support integration and test activities.
• Write and deliver test presentations for program reviews and customer delivery (CDRL).
• Engage in technical exchange meetings with internal/external customers and contribute to program deliverables.

Skills

Technical leadership

Missile systems

Systems integration

Test planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's in Science

Doctorate (PhD)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Missile Integration Technical Lead - Senior Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force's ICBM capabilities. This position can be filled in Roy, UT, or Promontory, CA.

You will serve as the technical authority for milestones, coordinate test planning, verifications, and data analysis while leading cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and schedule objectives.