Northrop Grumman

Defense Systems

SDSCPLMSMEandTestingTeamManager2

$140–210k Huntsville, Alabama, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“SDS CPLM SME and Testing Team Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Mechanical Design, Product lifecycle Management (CPLM Teamcenter), Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Functional Management, Testing Team Management. responsible for a Mechanical Design discipline Section within the SDS Design Engineering organization. provide a wide range of people leadership, mentoring activities”

What You'll Achieve.

value growth

Industry & Context.

Defense Systems
Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, active U. S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, Active TS Clearance, Program Access Primary Level, U. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, Experience in leading projects and/or cross-functional engineering teams, Must have an active U. S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

Nice to Have

Master's degree in a STEM discipline, General understanding of NG Engineering Processes, Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines, 2 years experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, Experience on ICBMs, Experience managing an engineering team is preferred, Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira, Active TS Clearance, Program Access Primary Level

What You'll Do.

responsible for a Mechanical Design discipline Section within the SDS Design Engineering organization

provide a wide range of people leadership

facilitate and execute the performance management cycle for your direct reports

mid and end-of-year reviews as well as performance evaluations and compensation

mentor your direct reports in many ways

first line of contact for things such as career growth

training and certifications funding

Promotes the professional development of the Homeroom workforce

Managing and guiding direct report annual goals

performance evaluations and compensations reviews

Ensure accurate time charging and timecard approvals

managing performance issues and improvement plans

Career growth mentoring for team of direct reports

Aligning direct reports to technical roles based on program needs

Helping identify stretch assignments and opportunities

Work as the integration lead for all elements across the weapon system that interact with LGC Specific Hardware

supporting SDS programs as an engineer within their same function

act across multiple organizations to drive execution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

foster a collaborative culture; Aligning direct reports to technical roles based on program needs; act across multiple organizations to drive execution

Process & Methodology

Experience in leading projects, program responsibilities

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a **Design Engineering - Mechanical Section Manager 2** for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division Engineering and Manufacturing team. This leadership role will be located in **Huntsville, AL** and will provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. **This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.** **What You’ll Get To Do:** The selected candidate will be responsible for a Mechanical Design discipline Section within the SDS Design Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager. As a Functional Manager, you will be required to provide a wide range of people leadership, mentoring activities and foster a cu

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