Systems Safety (Functional) Engineering Manager 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Category: EngineeringLocation: Melbourne, FloridaUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No -Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st ShiftTravel Required: Yes, 25 % of the TimePositions Available: 1Climb to new heights on your journey when you start Defining Possible with Northrop Grumman. Enjoy a purposeful career in aeronautics that is crucial to the way we connect and protect our world across land, sea, and air. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. Enjoy a diverse, collaborative environment with professionals across the nation ready to help launch your career. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineering (SE) Functional Homeroom Section Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate will lead a team of System Safety practitioners assigned across MAD COE programs and will report to the Specialty Engineering Department Manager. Among other responsibilities, the successful candidate will:Develop and maintain a cohesive and dedicated team of Safety practitioners based in diverse work experience backgroundsEnsure team unity and the ability of the team to work effectively with other disciplinesSet operating objectives and provide guidance and mentoring to assigned employeesProvide assistance to programs on staffing and System Safety processesManage the performance management process for assigned employeesReview and make recommendations for promotions and special assignmentsEnsure the assigned workforce is properly trained for successful achievement of program goalsProvide insight into Section status and performance to Department ManagerProvide first-level resolution of personnel issues according to company processes and proceduresThe selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our "Selecting the Best Qualified Managers" video: Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 7+ years engineering experience - OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of system engineering experienceExperience in the application of system/software safety methods in a systems engineering environment.An active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program accesses as needed.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in a field in a STEM fieldKnowledge of DoD, FAA, Commercial and Industry Safety procedures, methods and standardsExperience in System and Software Safety hazard identification, adjudication processes, management of safety requirements and final risk acceptanceExperience in the Safety aspects of DoD and Military certificationExperience in two or more of the System Safety processes (such as MIL-STD-882, JSSSEH, DO-178, DO-254, IEEE1228, IEC 61508)Experience in a Safety leadership roleExperience in training of Safety methods and processesExcellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and managementActive, in scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearanceNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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