Sentinel Test and Training Infrastructure Integration Zone Systems Engineering Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time

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 Defense Systems sector is looking for a Test and Training Infrastructure Integration Zone Systems Engineering Manager 3. This position can be located in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO
.

May offer a competitive relocation package.

The Test & Training Infrastructure IPT is seeking a senior leader to own the end-to-end system engineering, integration, system level modeling, and test to support design and build of the Test and Training Sentinel Sites. You will act as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for this work scope, directing a multidisciplinary team that delivers the Vandenberg Launch Center, Vandenberg Launch Silos, and other required Test and Training Sites.

The role reports directly to the Launch Silo IPT Lead and is responsible for meeting aggressive cost, schedule, and performance targets while maintaining close partnership with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Technical Ownership – Lead system engineering, interfaces, analysis, and test of all test and training sites.

Cost & Schedule Management (CAM) – Develop and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline for the test and training integration work scope; track cost, schedule, and performance; drive corrective actions to stay within budget and on time.

Cross Functional Team Leadership – Direct functional leads for structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering, as well as CAD/ECAD librarians; foster collaboration across the IPT for seamless hand offs between design, integration, and test.

Model Based Engineering & Release Process – Champion model based engineering (MBE) practices; maintain an up-to-date digital twin of the Launcher system; own the Product Development Process (PDP) release flow, close design review gaps, and certify releases for production.

Stakeholder & Partner Management – Primary technical liaison to DoD customers, prime subcontractors, and key suppliers; prepare concise briefings and status reports for senior leadership, program reviews, and customer technical panels.

Talent Development & Culture – Mentor and develop engineers and section managers; drive hiring, training, and retention of top talent; lead initiatives that improve employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Special Projects & Support – Provide expertise for proposals, independent technical reviews, audits, and ad hoc assignments that support the Launcher program.

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

This position's 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.

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) or Masters Degree and 6 years of related experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance and Special Program…