Senior Principal Systems Engineering & Integration Team (SEIT) Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Sector has an opening for a Sr. Principal Systems Engineering & Integration Team (SEIT) Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. 

The SEIT Lead manages a team of cross-disciplinary engineers and reports to the SEIT IPT’s Chief Engineer and Program Director. This role is responsible for providing technical direction, overseeing cost, schedule, and technical execution, and delivering objective-oriented leadership to the SEIT team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute program-level SEIT functions, including Safety, Human Factors, Cost Engineering, and Configuration & Data Management.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute capability verification.
• Prepare, coordinate, and brief SEIT execution status and risks at program meetings.
• Conduct technical assessments for incoming changes to evaluate SEIT impacts.
• Execute trade studies with coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Maintain and update SEIT process documentation.
• Manage the SEIT team, including CAM responsibilities and day-to-day leadership.
• Execute Joint Verification Review Board (JVRB) process to ensure capability verification and completion of contractual requirements.
• Serve as SEIT representative for cross-program coordination at strategic program meetings, including leadership scrum meetings.
• Coordinate SEIT work with Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Brief program leadership on SEIT status through weekly PMRs.
• Brief customer counterparts on SEIT accomplishments at quarterly Incremental Design Reviews (IDRs).
• Coordinate SEIT work with suppliers, including SDRLs.

​​​Benefits Statement: We offer flexible work arrangements, a 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.

Leadership Statement: As a leader, you act with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results while meeting the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, model personal growth and continuous development, and foster an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted customer relationships and communicate effectively, ensuring engagement and connection throughout the organization. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering practices.
• Must have an active DoD Secret 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced STEM Degree.
• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., Cameo or Rhapsody) to model large systems with multiple developers.
• Previous Systems Engineering leadership experience.
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Experience in training systems, training courseware, or training course development.

Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

The 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.