Integration Controls & Test Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

The Engineering & 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 Integration, Controls & Test Manager 2 is responsible for providing functional leadership and direction to approximately 10 to 15 Test Engineers and Electrical Engineers onsite requirement for our Sunnyvale, CA location.  The role is dual-hatted; responsible for both test execution and electrical issue resolution (non-conformances) of marine machinery hardware.  The hardware includes both propulsion and power generation equipment in support of the Nuclear Navy. 

The responsibilities include managing the planning, preparation, execution, data acquisition, data analysis, and reporting associated with machinery tests and maintaining and developing the necessary resources, tools and capabilities to support and execute these tests.   Further responsibilities include managing the resolution of electrical issues occurring during production, test, and in service.  The hardware is in Sunnyvale, CA and at field sites.

The candidate will lead a diverse and distributed team comprised of multiple skill-sets and must be able to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions.  A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management experience is a must.

Responsibilities also include:

• Manage day-to-day activities for engineering tests, including test planning, test procedure preparation, test setup, test execution, data acquisition, data analysis, test report preparation, reporting, and records retention.   

• Manage budgets and provide guidance to Engineering regarding test costs with focus on implementing lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce cost

• Manage the design, construction and installation of all testing equipment and ensure proper maintenance of test equipment and instrumentation

• Manage the resolution of emergent issues in a timely manner while keeping upper management informed of the progress including participating in root cause and correction action investigations

• Manage non-conformance resolutions in the areas of non-contacting sensor technologies, electrical machine design, insulation design for electrical machines, control systems for turbine and generators, cable design, and power electronics

• Implement formal mentoring and training programs for personnel towards improving their skills, performance and technical knowledge

• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge transfer plans, succession plans and employee career-path plans

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years of engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of engineering experience

• US Citizenship required.

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

• Experience with data acquisition including measurement of sound and vibration and experience with root cause and problem resolution required.

• Experience with resolving nonconforming hardware issues.

• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline (preferred Electrical Engineering or Controls).

• Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution

• Experience with electric motor and generator design

• Experience with design and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems

• Experience with large scale rotating machinery, especially in naval applications

• Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks

Primary Level Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.

Depending 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.

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 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.