Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead

About the role

The Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) program within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems was developed and built by Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Army but has since transitioned to the USSF. JTAGS receives and processes data directly down-linked from the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) constellation of satellites, including Defense Support Program (DSP) and Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) sensors, and other infrared satellite sensors. JTAGS then disseminates near-real-time warning, alerting and cueing information on ballistic missile launches and other tactical events of interest throughout the theater using multiple communications networks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW), system requirements, and manage scope control of technical team.
• Manage the vertical and horizontal technical integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
• Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts.
• Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership.
• Develop and execute to meet project budgets and schedules, including critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts.
• Oversee configuration management of the overall Program Baseline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between system architecture, software development, and business objectives.
• Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.

Requirements

• Staff Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI approval/access.
• Experience with satellite communications ground systems and/or missile warning systems.
• Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
• Demonstrated Multi-Disciplinary Engineering exposure (Software, Hardware, Cybersecurity) and strong ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• Ability to work 100% on-site full-time in Colorado Springs, CO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI approval/access.
• Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams and strong cross-functional team leadership and communication skills.
• Fluency with developing and executing project schedules.
• In depth understanding of the Design, Manufacturing, and Test process.
• Experience leading design, production, and integration of complex systems.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Experience leading the performance of technical tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

• Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT)
• Systems Development, Integration, and Test
• Vertical and Horizontal Technical Integration
• Technical Compliance
• Project Budgets and Schedules Management
• Configuration Management
• Technical Team Leadership
• Proposal Development
• Statement of Work Interpretation
• Technical Task Performance
• System Architecture Alignment
• Business Objective Collaboration
• Fast-Paced Work Environment Adaptation
• Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Exposure
• Communication Cross-Functionality
• Complex Engineering Systems Understanding
• Customer Presentation Skills
• Consensus Building
• Sound Decision Making
• Urgency and Work Ethic

Benefits

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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00

Schedule

Full-Time