Sentinel Test & Training Engineering Manager - Vandenburg Launch Silos

Sentinel Test And Training Engineering Manager 3 - Vandenburg Launch Silos

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 a Sentinel Test and Training Engineering Manager 3 - Vandenburg Launch Silos. This position will be located in Roy, UT.

The Test and Training IPT is seeking a senior leader to own the end to end design, integration, construction, and sell off for the VSFB Launch Silos. You will act as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for this work scope, directing a multi disciplinary team that delivers the VSFB unique Launcher and Mission Equipment Complex designs and executes field operations and construction.

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

What You'll Get To Do:

• Lead design, analysis, and construction of VSFB Launch Silos. Ensure requirements flow down, interface control, and configuration management are rigorously applied bridging the gap between weapon system processes and construction execution processes.
• Develop and maintain the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) baseline for the VSFB Launch Silo work scope; track cost, schedule, and performance; drive corrective actions to stay within budget and on time.
• Direct functional leads for structural, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering, as well as production, field ops, and construction execution; foster collaboration across the IPT for seamless hand offs between design, integration, and test.
• 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.
• Mentor and develop engineers and section managers; drive hiring, training, and retention of top talent; lead initiatives that improve employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise for proposals, independent technical reviews, audits, and ad hoc assignments that support the Test and Training work scope.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
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. Relocation may be offered.

You'll Bring These

Qualifications:

• B.S. in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience or M.S. in STEM with 6 years of experience
• Active US Government Secret Clearance (re-investigation 6years). Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for Special Program Access (SAP) and capable of obtaining a Top Secret clearance.
• Experience managing people
• At least 1 year of experience working in the aerospace or defense sector.
• 3 years of hands on experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) / Cost Account Management (CAM) – baseline development, variance analysis, and reporting.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with SMT / Key Partner Subcontractors – Direct work history collaborating with System Man Tech (SMT) partners or analogous prime/secondary…