Mission Assurance Manager 3 - NDI Development

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector seeks a Mission Assurance Manager 3 - NDI Development for Strike Division. The role can be located in Palmdale, CA, Clearfield, UT or Melbourne, FL and reports to the Strike Mission Assurance NDI Director. Lead all NDI efforts across the program.

The position requires a STEM degree with 8–10 years experience, active DoD secret clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Travel about 10% possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 10+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience with composite design, fabrication, and inspection methods.
• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience.
• Active DoD clearance (secret or higher) and ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead NDI development across Strike program sites and suppliers.
• Coordinate technical changes through program TRB and change processes.
• Ensure alignment between requirements and inspection capabilities with engineering teams.
• Develop and transition NDI technologies to production and validate benefits.

Skills

NDI/quality oversight

Leadership

Program management

Composite inspection

DoD clearance

Engineering leadership

Problem solving

Communication

GPS/PMI knowledge

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

NDI equipment

UT testing

Non-destructive testing methods

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 3 - NDI Development for Strike Division. This leadership role can be located in Palmdale, CA , Clearfield, UT or Melbourne, FL and reports directly to the Strike Mission Assurance NDI Director 1. The NDI Development manager will lead all engineering efforts related to Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) on the program.

• Support Program NDI Chair with technical oversight across all program build sites and suppliers. Coordinate approved technical changes through program TRB and change process as required
• Coordination with Chief Engineer’s Office, Structural Integrity and Vehicle Engineering to ensure alignment between requirements and inspection capabilities
• Set sector strategy on and lead execution of future NDI technologies and methods to improve inspection capabilities and efficiencies
• Oversee and advise NDI Chair on equivalency testing, demonstrations and qualification requirements of new equipment or methods
• Develop & implement future equipment and processes including but not limited to automated systems, ultrasound, thermography, shearograhy, radiography, computed tomography (CT), eddy-current, and computer aided data analysis
• Transition improvements to production (inspectors) and validate benefits or changes needed.
• Develop pipeline of NDI technical leaders to support current and future program lifecycles and locations
• Oversee supplier NDI work to ensure requirements alignment

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below;
  • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in aircraft, aerospace, NDI/quality, Materials & Processes and/or structural engineering related functions
• Experience with composite design, fabrication, and Inspection methods
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a manager
• Active DoD Clearance (secret or higher)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Special Program Access (PAR)
• Member of an NDI Specific Community of Practice or Industry Council
• Ability to interpret composite design (ex: ply orientation, material system performance, critical features) and how that design can affect inspection results
• Knowledge of composite fabrication process and ability to correlate process disruptions with NDI/inspection results
• Strong people leadership skills with an ability to lead teams through a dynamic and challenging environment across multiple sites and functions
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with customers and other functions
• Demonstrated experience developing, communicating, and instituting new processes for an organization
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.
• Familiarity with industry NDI requirements (ex: NAS410, MIL-HDBK-6870) and NG processes (ex: Q0-1005.01, ACS-PRS-7101)
• Current or past certification in UT Inspection. Use of multiple equipment types, software versions
• Knowledge of NDI modeling and simulation software, analysis tools and methods

Palmdale, CA Salary Range: $175,400-263,200

Melbourne, FL & Clearfield, UT Salary Range: $151,500-227,300

Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $263,200.00

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 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.