Northrop Grumman Australia · 3 months ago
Operations Research Engineering Manager 2
United States-California-Northridge
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $235K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking an Operations Research Engineering Manager 2 to join their Advanced Weapons team. The successful candidate will perform as a technical leader in Operations Analysis and serve as a functional manager, overseeing staff development, strategic growth, and departmental performance to ensure quality deliverables.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define Operations Analysis Study Processes and Objectives, including simulation selection, model selection, DOE definition, data visualization, and documentation of regrets and assumptions
Derive requirements for Modeling and Simulation products from system specifications (i.e. SRDs) as well as from R&D objectives
Be able to serve as an interpreter between the Military Operator Community and Northrop Grumman Systems Engineers and Chief Engineers
Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth. Ensure staff receive the appropriate training and skill development opportunities to be successful in their roles
Collaborate with peer Department Managers and the Director to develop a strategy for organizational growth and retention
Take lead responsibility for departmental performance ensuring deliverables meet technical quality, cost, and schedule objectives
Provide resources for proposals; participate in proposal writing as needed; develop, review, and approve Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed
Work with Engineering Management and Program Management to ensure all programs are adequately and appropriately staffed
Establish annual employee goals and conduct periodic performance appraisals against the goals
Manage hiring activities, including creating job requisitions, recruiting, interviewing, and making hiring decisions in a group that is in the process of expanding
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience, or Master's with 6 years related experience, or PhD with 4 years related experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM field
U.S Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting
Ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) access
Deep understanding of US Military Aircraft CONOPS and CONEMPS
Minimum 5 years of experience working specifically in Operation Analysis, Operations Research, or Mission Engineering
Experience as an analyst working with AFSIM, Suppressor, BRAWLER, EADSIM, ESAMS, STORM, THUNDER, or equivalent industry simulation tool
Experience creating, leading, executing, and out-briefing Operations Analysis Studies
Preferred
Experience performing analysis on air-launched weapons
Experience as a Lead Analyst (or equivalent) for a major development program ($1B+)
Experience as an IPTL, Technical Lead, Product Owner or equivalent technical leadership positions involving planning and allocating technical labor amongst a team
Conversant in the language of Airborne Tactics
Experience managing R&D projects (internally or contractually funded)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase