Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2– Modeling Simulation and Analysis - 20725

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT seeks a Systems Engineering Manager 2– Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis to lead a Section within the SDS Systems Engineering organization. The role blends 20% Functional Homeroom duties with 80% technical assignment on the SET MS&A team.

You will mentor and develop a team of 8–12 ICs, shape project roadmaps, manage cost and schedule, and act as a main customer contact while delivering innovative modeling solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Science in a STEM field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Experience with System Analysis using MATLAB, Python, C++, STK and/or other analytical modeling tools
• Experience with MBSE with DOORS or CAMEO and an understanding of DODAF and SysML
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of models, software, and databases
• Team organization
• Budget and schedule responsibilities for work
• Development and maintenance of project roadmaps
• Directing the work of multiple engineers within the SET MS&A Team
• Responsibility for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of MS&A projects
• Acting as a main customer contact for MS&A projects
• Developing content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Defining system requirements and innovative solutions to difficult technical problems
• Participation in a collaborative Agile environment
• Staff related responsibilities for the entire SET MS&A organization outside of FHR duties

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Agile development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM + 8 years experience OR Master's degree + 6 years

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

STK

DOORS

CAMEO

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Engineering Manager 2– Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis. This position will be located in Roy, UT and may offer a competitive relocation package. The selected candidate will be a part of the System’s Engineering Team (SET) MS&A team.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom (FHR) responsibilities, with the other 80% of your efforts focused on your technical assignment within the SET MS&A team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for a Systems Engineering discipline Section within the SDS Systems Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager. As part of the 20% FHR duties you will provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room (FHR) team (Section) of between 8 and 12 Individual Contributors (ICs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. Key FHR responsibilities will be personnel performance management, process familiarization and training for Section members, as well as staffing of roles on projects.

• Leading the development of models, software, and databases
• Team organization
• Budget and schedule responsibilities for work
• Development and maintenance of project roadmaps
• Directing the work of multiple engineers within the SET MS&A Team
• Responsibility for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of MS&A projects
• Acting as a main customer contact for MS&A projects
• Developing content for presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Defining system requirements and innovative solutions to difficult technical problems
• Participation in a collaborative Agile environment
• Staff related responsibilities for the entire SET MS&A organization outside of FHR duties

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions 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.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a Master's degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Experience with System Analysis using MATLAB, Python, C++, STK and/or other analytical modeling tools
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering with DOORS or CAMEO and an understanding of DODAF and SysML
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Strong Understanding of Modeling Simulation and Analysis Principles
• Experience designing federations of lower-level models
• Experience with Department of Defense and/or Missile Systems
• Experience with Systems Engineering including analytical requirement decomposition, verification, validation, and functional analysis
• Experience with Multidisciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization tools or environments such as Ansys ModelCenter
• Familiarity with missile accuracy modeling and analysis
• Current Northrop Grumman CAM Certification
• Demonstrated ability in prioritizing multiple tasks
• Experience with Agile development
• Experience with Atlassian Products such as JIRA, Confluence, ext.
• Top Secret Clearance
• Currently or previously held SAP Access
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Minimum of 1 year of proven demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Minimum 1 year experience leading a team and/or driving performance against schedule
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage a project including task development, scheduling, tracking, reporting status
• Excellent written and oral communication as candidate will be expected to prepare briefings for leadership

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time