• Job Description

  Req#: R10126572
  US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
  RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
  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.
  Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
  The Dragonglass Campaign Demonstration Lead reports directly to the Dragonglass Capture Director providing direction and leadership to multiple leads and the broader Payload end-to-end test team (~17). The Campaign Demonstration Lead is responsible for building a high performing team, securing a test facility, managing the planning and integration of the end-to-end mission payload demonstration testbed, and the test execution through capture and program phases to include pre-proposal phase, Block 0 and Block 1. The Payload end-to-end testbed is envisioned to be available for subsequent Blocks as necessary. Must be able to make decisions with minimal support, act with speed given aggressive implementation schedule, successfully interface with subcontractors integrating lessons learned, and effectively communicate and present to the Dragonglass Director, RISE BU leadership, and other technical managers and stakeholders, to ensure needs are met. Dragonglass is a Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector priority win. The Dragonlass Campaign Demonstration Lead is expected to manage an annual budget of ~$3.5M with a headcount of ~17 heads when fully staffed. There is potential for growth on based on expected continued use of the test bed as needed.
  Other duties will include:
  Must be highly detail oriented, a skilled communicator, with excellent presentation abilities, able to independently assess complex architectural problems and decompose into an execution plan of action while coordinating across technical and support personnel. Successful applicants will be action-oriented, self-starters, and quick learners with troubleshooting skills. This person must exhibit an appreciation, a sensitivity, and respect for a diverse and inclusive environment.
  Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 14+ years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12+ years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9+ years of engineering experience
  • Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Experience leading medium to large interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience in rapid development or capture test demonstrations
  • Experience in integration of end-to-end payload testbeds
  • Experience in planning and executing major engineering efforts
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading end-to-end demonstrations for major program captures
  • Understanding of NCTA and capital investment request processes
  • Experience in rapid prototyping efforts
  Salary Range: $178,700.00 - $268,100.00
  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.
  Employees may be eligible for 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.
  Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

• About the company

  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Northrop Grumman and its industry partners have won the Collier Trophy eight times, most recently for developing the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system to operate from an aircraft carrier.

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