Senior IPT Lead, Space Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to guide a team of engineers in delivering on program commitments. The role is based in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA and is 100% onsite, requiring active Top Secret clearance.

The IPT Lead will influence program performance, manage scope changes with leadership, and collaborate with PMO, LSE/SEIT, and engineering teams to ensure schedule and cost objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top-Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.
• 2–3 years experience in spacecraft development, build, or operations.
• Experience with risk & opportunity management and change control.
• 1 year PM experience with CAM responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all product team deliverables within cost and schedule and meet requirements.
• Use EVMS to analyze progress, address variances, and ensure program performance.
• Conduct risk and opportunity management across the program lifecycle.
• Update IMS and time-phased labor/materials for cost/schedule reporting.
• Ensure adherence to SOW, processes, and auditable compliance.
• Coordinate staffing plans and ensure appropriate skill mix for work scope.

Skills

Project management

EVMS experience

Risk management

Schedule analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Scheduling tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to guide a team of engineers in delivering on program commitments. The role is based in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA and is 100% onsite, requiring active Top Secret clearance.

The IPT Lead will influence program performance, manage scope changes with leadership, and collaborate with PMO, LSE/SEIT, and engineering teams to ensure schedule and cost objectives are met.