Northrop Grumman

The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Navigation and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a SEIT (Systems Engineering Integration & Test) Lead based out of Woodland Hills, CA.. The SEIT Lead interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, other engineering team leads, as well as the customer.. Plan, execute, and close out program reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), etc.). Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, a Master's degree with 12 years of experience or a PhD with 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.. Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built.

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Location:   Woodland Hills, California, United States of America
Clearance Type:   Secret
Telecommute:   No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift:   1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:   Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance:   Relocation assistance may be available
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Navigation and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a SEIT (Systems Engineering Integration & Test) Lead based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
The  SEIT Lead  is responsible for directing the execution of the overall systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) effort on the program. The SEIT Lead is also responsible for horizontal and vertical integration across all engineering elements of the program. The SEIT Lead ensures the integrity of engineering processes, and timely development of core engineering work products. The SEIT Lead typically has Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibility, which comprises cost and schedule management for the SEIT work scope. The SEIT Lead interfaces with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer, System Architect, other engineering team leads, as well as the customer.
What You’ll get to Do:
Serve as the cost account manager for the systems engineering (and potentially multiple other organizations) responsibilities
Plan and execute the core functions and ensure the project team has qualified staff to execute the program core functions
Plan, execute, and close out program reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR, peer reviews, Pre-test reviews, Post Test Reviews, Pre-Ship reviews, Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs), etc.)
Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements
Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life-cycle
Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline
Serve as the technical interface with the customer
Serve as the Logistics and Supportability Interface ensuring that all applicable specialty engineering disciplines horizontally integrate across applicable phases of the program lifecycle
Serve as the primary contact for direct communication with suppliers as well as working with Supply Chain Management
Collect, manage and report the program metrics and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
Manage risk and opportunity and the production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule
Oversee the establishment and execution of the program lifecycle and work products
Support the transition of the project to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholders
Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline
Align measurement objectives and activities to meet program performance goals and objectives
Minimum 10% travel to be expected (to customer, supplier, and other Northrop Grumman locations)
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, a Master's degree with 12 years of experience or a PhD with 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.
Risk and Opportunity Management experience
Knowledge Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Experience leading technical teams
Experience in systems development, integration, and test
Demonstrated great communication skills
Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements
Experience managing large contracts
Demonstrated Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross functionally
Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management
Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
DO-178 and DO-254 process familiarity
Experience working with DOORS
Experience managing contracts of $10M+
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Salary Range:  $165,000 - $247,600   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.
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 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.

Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?  Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.

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