Sentinel Launch Systems: Launch Silo IPT Systems Engineering Manager 3- 18547

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Launch Silo IPT Systems Engineering Manager 3 in support of the Sentinel Program. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and may offer a competitive relocation package.\n\nWhat You\u2019ll Get To Do:\n\nAs the Manager, Launch Silo Systems Engineering Integration \u0026 Test (SEIT) you will own the end to end delivery of the Launch Silo Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will lead four tightly coupled disciplines:\n\nTraditional Systems Engineering: Requirements capture, architecture development, interface requirements definition\n\nIntegration: Interface Control Models, installation drawings, collector models, EBOM ownership\n\nModel Simulation \u0026 Analysis: Multi physics simulation, trade studies, design validation analysis\n\nTest \u0026 Verification: Test planning, execution, data analysis, readiness reporting\n\nYou will be the strategic bridge between senior leadership, the customer, and the multi disciplinary engineering groups that design, build, and certify the launch silo.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nStrategic \u0026 Program Leadership\n\n\u2022 Define and communicate a clear technical vision for the Launch Silo IPT, aligning all SEIT functions to cost, schedule, and performance targets.\n\n\u2022 Partner with program managers, finance, and acquisition teams to develop Earned Value Management (EVM) baselines and monitor variance.\n\n\u2022 Conduct risk based assessments; lead mitigation and opportunity exploitation across the SEIT spectrum.\n\nCross Functional Team Management\n\n\u2022 Directly manage functional leads for Requirements, Architecture, Interface Control, Simulation, and Test.\n\n\u2022 Champion model based engineering (MBE) practices\u2014maintain a live Digital Twin of the launch silo and ensure traceability from requirement to test.\n\n\u2022 Oversee EBOM/IBOM integrity, change control, and configuration management in collaboration with the Manufacturing Engineering community.\n\nTechnical Execution\n\n\u2022 Ensure rigorous requirements flow down, verification, and validation (V\u0026V) across all sub systems.\n\n\u2022 Approve Interface Control Models and installation drawings; resolve interface conflicts with external IPTs and the customer.\n\n\u2022 Guide the Simulation \u0026 Analysis team in developing high fidelity models for structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics studies.\n\n\u2022 Supervise test planning, hardware in the loop (HIL) simulations, and on site launch silo qualification tests.\n\nStakeholder Communication\n\n\u2022 Prepare and deliver concise, data driven briefings for senior leadership, program executives, key subcontractor partners, and DoD customers.\n\n\u2022 Foster customer intimacy; act as the primary technical liaison for all launch silo related inquiries and status reports.\n\n\u2022 Publish regular performance dashboards (schedule, cost, technical health) and participate in senior level program reviews.\n\nPeople Development\n\n\u2022 Build a high performing, inclusive SEIT culture; mentor engineers, promote career growth, and drive continuous improvement.\n\n\u2022 Conduct talent gap analyses, recruit critical skill sets, and lead workforce planning activities.\n\nPosition Benefits:\n\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including\n\n\u2022 Medical, Dental \u0026 Vision coverage\n\n\u2022 401k\n\n\u2022 Educational Assistance\n\n\u2022 Life Insurance\n\n\u2022 Employee Assistance Programs \u0026 Work/Life Solutions\n\n\u2022 Paid Time Off\n\n\u2022 Health \u0026 Wellness Resources\n\n\u2022 Employee Discounts\n\nThis 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.\n\nYou\u2019ll Bring These Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 Bachelor\u0027s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience or Master\u0027s degree and 6 years of related experience\n\n\u2022 Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years\n\n\u2022 Experienced in requirements engineering, system architecture, interface control, model based design, and test \u0026 verification.\n\nThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:\n\n\u2022 Direct experience with launch vehicle or launch silo systems (e.g., GBSD, GMLV, or commercial launch infrastructure).\n\n\u2022 Expertise in MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, IBM Rational Rhapsody) and systems engineering lifecycle management (e.g., IBM Rational Team Concert, JAMA).\n\n\u2022 5 years leading cross functional engineering teams, delivering complex, cost sensitive programs on schedule.\n\n\u2022 Background in structural/thermal analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS).\n\n\u2022 Prior involvement in hardware in the loop testing, environmental qualification, or launch site integration.\n\n\u2022 Demonstrated success in fostering a diverse, inclusive engineering environment.\n\n\u2022 Familiarity with Agile and JIRA\n\n\u2022 Proven performance as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution. Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers.\n\n\u2022 Active DoD Top Secret (adjudicated 5years).\n\n\u2022 Communication: Strong presentation skills; comfortable briefing senior executives, customers, and external partners.\n\n\u2022 Soft Skills: Influential leader who builds trust, drives collaboration, and resolves conflicts with transparency and authenticity.\n\n\u2022 Program Delivery: Proven record of meeting contractual cost, schedule, and technical requirements; experienced with EVM or equivalent cost schedule control tools.\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $276,500.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n