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This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This position is located in Melbourne, Florida.
The selected candidate will lead and manage configuration data management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit.
Key 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
Functional Responsibilities:
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
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
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Basic Qualifications:
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 Qualifications:
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.