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Sr. Principal Factory Systems SEIT Lead (223373)

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Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Factory Systems SEIT Lead (223373)

Linthicum Heights, MD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.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.

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An organization within Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Sr. Principal Factory Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead. This position is located at the Linthicum, MD location.

What You'll get to Do:

Define software and hardware integration strategy and develop test roadmap/plan for advanced digital platforms supporting manufacturing and fabrication of microelectronics

Support planning, design, development, and installation of manufacturing automation tools and services

Collaborate with solution providers and partners to verify capabilities satisfy program requirements

Design validation approaches to ensure the system fulfills its operational objectives and stakeholder requirements in its intended operational setting

Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements

Lead system engineering activities: trade studies, analysis of alternatives, requirement decomposition/allocation, requirement verification/validation, process development, roadmap development

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory SEIT Lead:

A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with a master's degree, or 4 years of experience with a PhD.

Able to drive execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work with a cross-functional team

Experience in systems or software development, integration, and test

Demonstrated requirements management from elicitation to verification, facilitating internal and customer collaboration to capture and enhance engineering artifacts

Experience managing risk and opportunity for production of core engineering work products

Experience with technology roadmap development, management, communication and implementation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present frequent updates to management

Must be willing to work on site 100% of time

Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required

This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Preferred Qualifications for Sr. Principal Factory SEIT Lead:

Active US government security clearance per business requirements.

Understanding of how modules integrate with broader systems in a Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) architecture for semiconductor or microelectronics fabrication

Experience with modern automated factory systems in a semiconductor or microelectronics fab

Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements approach

Knowledge of Systems Engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems

* Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack - Jira, Confluence

Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00The 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Client-provided location(s): Linthicum Heights, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10197594
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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