Senior Staff Weapons Integration Technical Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmationNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Weapons Integration Technical Lead to join the team of qualified individuals on our Avionics Organization. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida. In this role, you will lead an interdisciplinary team applying innovative technologies to design, integrate, and sustain the weapons systems scope for the platform, including Stores Management System (SMS), Weapons Aero and Safe Separation, Suspension and Release Equipment (S&RE), Weapons mechanical integration design and test, and weapons certification artifacts. You will lead and interface with a matrixed, cross sector, geographically dispersed team, providing regular technical and execution status within the IPT and program, and directly to the customer.Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer:setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.ResponsibilitiesOwn the weapons system technical baseline and develop/maintain designs from concept through production maturityLead a multi-disciplinary team in the application of weapons integration to an aircraft platform, providing technical direction, execution leadership, and mentoring to other engineersServe as a key technical interface to program leadership and the customer, including formally presenting technical solutions to senior leadership and customer stakeholdersDevelop, analyze, mature, and implement requirements, translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications for stores management and related subsystemsManage customer relationships and expectations through continuous engagement to understand and address evolving requirementsIdentify, analyze, and manage technical risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans, and track them through closureCollaborate closely with other IPTs and program stakeholders to understand interfaces, dependencies, and impacts on other teamsManage development and general suppliers, including developing and maintaining supplier documentation, performance-based specifications, and statements of workProvide technical insight and knowledge transfer on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problemsA successful Weapon System Technical Lead has strong leadership skills, understands the scope and downstream impact of the work on other teams, consistently brings concerns, issues, and risks to program and technical leadership, and holds the team to a high level of technical rigorBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of related professional/military Engineering experience; or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM disciplineExperience as a technical lead, IPT lead, or similar engineering leadership role with demonstrated team-building, organizational, and interpersonal skillsExperience with system modeling and requirements management tools (e.g., Cameo), including developing/maturing requirements and tracing requirements through multiple levelsExperience developing Stores Management SystemsFamiliarity with software development/management and software processesExperience in supplier/subcontract managementExperience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) and with Earned Value ManagementWorking knowledge of integration of weapons sensors and software Knowledge of MIL-STD-1760, Universal Armament Interface (UAI), Common Functional Weapon (CFW), and MIL-STD-1553Experience in hardware/software integration of embedded systemsExperience directly managing or leading an engineering teamYour ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated US government Seret clearance and any program access(es) requires for the position within a reasonable period if time determined by the companyPreferred Qualifications:Active TS or TS SCI clearanceExperience chairing technical review meetings such as requirements reviews, design reviews, and readiness reviews for weapon systemsDemonstrated ability to develop a technical baseline and oversee technical activities for a Stores Management SystemExperience in air-launched weapon/weapon systems development and testingPast work implementing UAI or participating in UAI IPT meetingsFamiliarity with weapon data link concepts Familiarity with Atlassian collaboration tools (Jira and Confluence)#AS-FA3Primary Level Salary Range: $165,500.00 - $249,700.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-Florida-MelbourneType: Full time