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(SDS) Propulsion SMT Technical Lead - 19768

Northrop Grumman · Roy, UT · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$167k–$289k/yrFull-time

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Supplier Management Team Technical Lead over the Aerojet (Propulsion) Subcontract, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, UT. The position may also be filled in Manhattan Beach, CA or Huntsville, AL.

Relocation assistance may be available. This role requires a Secret clearance for start; Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) eligibility are required.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Program Element and Segment Executives, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Office of the Chief Engineer, and lead a cross-functional technical team managing major supplier efforts with a focus on technical excellence and rigor.
  • Lead technical oversight for Aerojet as the main engineering point of contact for the program, aligning supplier technical activities with the overall program technical baseline and verifying supplier technical deliverables are successfully integrated.
  • Travel up to 50% or more to interface with leadership, customer/supplier, and program milestones.
  • Develop Aerojet Statements of Work (SSOW) in collaboration with key technical and programmatic stakeholders.
  • Assist Program and Supplier Management Team Lead in generating technical content for Aerojet Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and related solicitations.
  • Conduct Aerojet proposal technical evaluations and support negotiations.
  • Review and approve Aerojet’s technical subcontractor deliverables (SDRLs) with guidance from applicable cross-functional program Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
  • Align Aerojet technical objectives within program cost and schedule constraints.
  • Establish and track technical goals and commitments for Aerojet to drive maturity and ensure high-quality execution.
  • Manage and mitigate technical execution risks by monitoring Aerojet technical performance against metrics and addressing identified capability gaps.
  • Oversee and maintain the Supplier Management Team technical action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with Aerojet.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related engineering experience.
  • Willing and able to travel 50% or more between Roy, Huntsville, and Manhattan Beach, as well as various other locations.
  • 5 years of design and manufacturing experience in liquid propulsion systems.
  • Experience working with technology Aerojet supports, such as aerospace electronic systems, communications systems, and/or liquid propulsion systems.
  • Experience with the systems engineering “V” model and the different phases of the acquisition lifecycle from requirements development to acceptance testing.
  • Experience in managing a technical baseline.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation; ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Nice to Have

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
  • Prior supplier management experience on a program in the development phase.
  • Technical evaluations of supplier proposals and subsequent contract negotiations.
  • Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities.
  • Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or serving as a control account manager (CAM).

Benefits

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

Schedule

The standard work schedule is a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 – $289,200.00. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base salary offers. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may be available in addition to base pay.

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