Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Manager of the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (Missile) Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Fluids Team. This position will be located located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

As an Engineering Manager of the AVE Aero/Fluids team within the AVE Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) IPT you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to deliver on all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements.

This position is a dual-hat position requiring the candidate to perform functional management activities as well as program responsibilities. It is expected that the Functional management role will comprise up to 20% of the candidate's time.

The candidate will have 80% technical/assignment responsibilities: supporting SDS programs within their same function. Candidate will act across multiple organizations to drive execution

Position responsibilities include: 

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members

• Measuring and reporting team performance

• Drive technical scope planning, risk management, project performance; manage cost, schedule, and technical quality of work products

• Apply extensive aero/fluids knowledge, skills and ability in pursuit of meeting contractual requirements. Strong emphasis on applying aerodynamic results to 6-DOF simulations and other downstream analysis products

• Collaborate closely with other relevant disciplines/IPTs, e.g. Flight Analysis, Structures, Propulsion, Integration and test, etc

• Develop technical solutions to complex aero/fluids problems 

• Communicate effectively and clearly; present technical approaches and findings to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders

• Team management responsibilities for career development and employee performance, team time management

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
• 401k 
• Educational Assistance 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
• Paid Time Off  
• Health & Wellness Resources  
• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and a minimum 6 years of related experience or Master's Degree in STEM with 4 years of related experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or similar

• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

• 2 years of experience developing aerodynamic models, tools, databases using Matlab, Python, C++ or similar for integration into 6DOF simulations

• 1 year experience with analytical aerodynamic design tools, e.g. Missile DATCOM or similar

• 2 years of experience with commercial CFD codes such as CFD++, StarCCM+, or ANSYS Fluent

• Demonstrated technical writing experience in both authoring and reviewing formal analysis documentation; strong ability to verbally communicate technical content to senior engineering leadership

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in Program Execution, Staffing, Engineering Metrics and Training resources, Processes, and Tools

• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations

• Demonstrated experience working with customers and senior leadership to ensure project success

• 3+ years of experience developing aerodynamic models, tools, databases using Matlab, Python, C++ for integration into 6DOF simulations

• 3+ years of experience with commercial CFD codes such as CFD++, StarCCM+, or ANSYS Fluent

• Demonstrated experience working with Linux and Windows based HPC's for aero/fluids work

• Involvement with the planning and execution of physical aerodynamics related testing applications such as wind tunnels or flight test validation including scheduling, test matrix and development of test items

• Demonstrated experience leading a team through an EMD program in compliance of program requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA