GNC Engineering Functional Manager 1 (Top Secret) - Space Systems

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 Tactical Space Systems is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, & Controls Engineering Functional Manager to manage a department of GNC Analysts. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the technical performance of an engineering team dedicated to developing GN&C solutions. To be successful in this position you should be experienced in spacecraft guidance and navigation and control systems. Responsibilities include providing technical and strategic direction, coordination of assignments, hiring of new staff, and networking with Program Office and key stakeholders to identify opportunities and issues where the department needs to prioritize resources to address business demands. Additionally, you will pursue research and development efforts to improve the organization’s products, tools and processes. In this role, you will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You should be able to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the sector business areas as required to accomplish team and department goals. Specific management responsibilities include: Hire to meet growing demands and back-fill positions as required, Recruiting and retention, Training, Mentoring, Coaching, Conflict resolution, Career guidance and goal setting, Mentor staff on both technical and soft skills, Performance evaluations, Compensation evaluations and coordination, Policy dissemination, Workload planning/forecasting, Develop advanced techniques for solving guidance and navigation problems, Promote the improvement tools to sustain and advance organizational expertise, Interact internally with engineering team and/or with suppliers, vendors or customers for basic problem resolution. Participate in the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing business opportunities. In addition to the management responsibility, technical responsibilities include: Perform GNC component trade studies (including make/buy trades and supplier identification/research). These components may include but are not limited to star trackers, lidars, GPS receivers, sun sensors, reaction wheels, IR cameras, inertia reference units and space based visible cameras. Work with the subcontracts/supply chain team as the technical lead to manage procurements, documentation, and design reviews. Work closely with multiple suppliers (domestic and international) to monitor procurement, manufacturing, and testing. Work closely across multiple subsystems, and present to managers and customers relevant GNC component data and/or reports. Communication is a critical element of your role. Be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. Lead the effort between the component supplier, program, and subsystems to close out component related test failures and issues as they occur. Travel to and support launch site activities. Create and test component level scripts to verify the functionality of GNC components and work with team to integrate the components into the spacecraft. Be flexible with shift work during different phases of the program. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals. Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials. Present designs, analysis, reviews, and test results to internal and external customers. Work well within small- to medium-sized groups. Utilize strong verbal and written communications skills. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Leverage strong project leadership skills. To be successful in this role you should have demonstrated leadership experience, strong organization skills, and communication skills. Management experience is a plus but not required.

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