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Technical Baseline Lead (Staff Systems Engineer)

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Northrop Grumman

Technical Baseline Lead (Staff Systems Engineer)

San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Technical Baseline Lead (Staff Systems Engineer) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on the Rancho Bernardo campus in San Diego, CA and will require a hybrid work schedule with on-site work a minimum of two days per week. Reporting to Triton System Engineering and Integration Team (SEIT) lead, the selected candidate will lead the engineers and analysts of the SEIT Technical Baseline Management disciplines to perform tasks in support of Triton programs across Triton Enterprise. This includes Technical Change Management, Hardware/Software Compatibility Analysis, Government Furnished Equipment (GFx) configuration analysis.

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The selected candidate will report to the Triton SEIT lead as a discipline lead. The selected candidate will work closely with Triton System Engineering (SE) program area leads, Triton program managers and chief engineers to ensure the integrity of Triton technical baseline, managing the approval and implementation of engineering change according to Triton program process.
What you get to do:
• Work closely with Triton SEIT lead and SE program area leads to manage the process, tasks, and resources in the SEIT Technical Baseline discipline, including Technical Baseline Management, HSCM, Change Management, and Flight Release, to support various programs and contracts in Triton Enterprise portfolio.
• Demonstrate understanding of Technical Configuration principles such as drawing tree hierarchies, requirements for engineering change and cross-build hardware/software compatibility
• Lead Change Control Board (CCB), Technical Review Board (TRB) including influencing and direct changes to the processes associated with job responsibilities
• Coordinate with Customer (USG) counterparts to understand GFx configuration changes and their associated impacts to Triton program Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFC)
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with Triton SEIT lead, Triton PMs/ Chief Engineers, and customers on the Triton Technical Baseline, change process, assessment of the impacts to the proposed changes.
• Provide coaching, leadership and guidance to effectively motivate assigned team in task execution
• Manage and track all engineering changes, their impact across all program areas, and understand how they affect the IFC configuration
• Lead development of flight clearance documentation including customer coordination to ensure timely delivery of Flight Clearances

Basic Qualifications:

Staff Engineer: College Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 12 Years of experience with BS, 10 Years with Master's, or 8 Years with PhD
Experience with leading a team in a technical discipline such as Engineering or Technical Change Management
Experience directly interacting with Customer counterparts
Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:

Active DoD Top Secret clearance
Experience in Autonomous Systems Programs
Familiarity with Parts Lists, Hardware/Software Compatibility, Manufacturing systems, Temporary Engineering Order, Flight Clearance documentation
Experience working on program with concurrent Development, Production and Sustainment activities
Experience in other CDM disciplines, specifically Configuration and Software Configuration Management
Familiarity with Configuration Audit processes
Experience in EVMS (CAM certification)
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We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Educational assistance is available to employees who want to continue to learn and develop skills/knowledge.
Our educational assistance program supports employee development by providing resources such as:

Free Education Advice: Call 855-222-2398 to speak with an experienced advisor to tailor an educational program to your career goals and needs.
Tuition Savings at Accredited Schools: Access a network of accredited schools in a variety of locations (and online) to take advantage of reduced tuition costs and waived fees.
* Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees
Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00The 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): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10198148
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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