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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Liner, Insulation Manager 3 to join our team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory UT.

We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the aerospace and defense industry.

Role Description and Responsibilities:

Individual will manage team of material specialists with expertise in material science, chemistry, physics, mechanical and/or chemical engineering directed to support liner and insulation needs of various programs.

Facilitate research activities directed towards new product development outside of traditional product lines.

Management activities will include coordination and monitoring of employee’s workload, employee development, employee hiring, coordination with outside organizations, maintaining overhead budgets, and developing and executing department initiatives.

Work activities will also include individual technical efforts as required to meet budget and schedule constraints.

Excellent listening and people management skills.

Strong ability to provide timely feedback, develop others, coach and mentor.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Ability to facilitate and coordinate work across organizations.

Basic computer skills and program knowledge (Word, Excel, etc.). 

Basic Qualifications:  

Minimum of a BS in a classical Engineering disciple or related closely field required

BS degree with 8 years’ experience, or MS degree with 6 years’ experience or 4 years with a Ph.D.

Required Qualifications:

Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years in energetic product design and/or manufacture experience.

5 years or greater experience in applying expertise to support materials application for energetic system applications and related assets needs.

Supervisory: Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of formal or informal supervisory/ management/ team management/ leadership experience.

Strong understanding of PLI and thermal protective systems for energetic and/or solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture.

Experience writing proposals, detailed test plans and data reports.

Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory: Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of formal or informal supervisory/ management/ team management/ leadership experience.

Extensive understanding of PLI and thermal protective systems for energetic and/or solid rocket motor design, development, and manufacture.

Extensive understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (CM, drawings, MRB, SPC, tooling, facilities, etc.)

Experience in managing projects or programs using Propulsion Systems tools.

Experience in generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new work scope

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.