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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Manager Systems Engineering 2

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$139K/yr - $209K/yr

7+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join their team. The role involves leading configuration data management activities and managing a functional team through various program phases, ensuring compliance with customer contract requirements and improving processes.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a functional team of CDM professionals through product design, development, production and sustainment phases of a program

Lead and manage CDM activities span all phases of the program life cycle

Manage Contract Data Requirements List and Supplier Data Requirements List and generate key CDM metrics to track progress and maintain continuous improvement

Develop CM processes to establish and maintain consistency of a product’s performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life cycle

Plan and coordinate the preparation of project documentation, such as engineering drawings, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications, to ensure customer contract requirements are met

Lead configuration verification and audit to provide highly reliable sources of configuration information to support contractual obligations

Conduct goal planning, performance evaluations merit budgeting

Provide technical guidance related to process and training to staff

Conduct weekly flow-down meetings with assigned staff

Attend weekly flow-down meetings with the Department Manager

Support staffing needs as assigned

Qualification

Configuration ManagementData ManagementSystems EngineeringProduct Lifecycle ManagementChange Control BoardCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years engineering experience - OR a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of engineering experience

Must have demonstratable experience in Data Management to include Subcontract Management and Contract Management, and in Configuration Management to include Configuration Planning, Configuration Identification, Configuration Control, Configuration Verification & Audits and Configuration Status Accounting

Must have demonstratable experience facilitating technical boards and audits Knowledge of Configuration Management industry standards: MIL-HDBK-61B, EIA-49-1, -2, etc

Understanding and execute the CDM processes that intercept a shift toward Digital Engineering and digital baselines with advanced data sharing managing configuration control of a digital ASOT

Recently demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices

Must have an active DoD TOP SECRET or Interim TOP SECRET or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD TOP SECRET or higher clearance

Preferred

Advanced STEM Degree

Experience utilizing a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software system, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and database experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Experience in managing Change Control Board processes and supporting Engineering Change Boards and Change Control Boards (CCB's)

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Active, In scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance

Knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61B