Staff Integration and Test

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 Space Division designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division (TSS) designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is a leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.

Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking to fill multiple Staff Positions in support of the Integration & Test (I&T) Department located in Gilbert, Arizona.

These are Staff positions supporting Program management roles on one or multiple programs across the portfolio’s supported at the Gilbert site. Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve a sustainable top performance. She/He will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders and customers. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics, integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must.

Roles & Responsibilities for the I&T Staff Role:

• Assist the I&T Program Manager in:
  • Day to Day execution of the programs
  • Technical advisor to I&T team (Engineers / Technicians)
  • Task assignment & leadership to Test Engineers & Technicians
  • Support CAM roles & responsibilities (includes EVMS)
• Support all review boards, tiger teams, RCCA investigations, deep dives, and pre-milestone reviews.
• Serve on and participate in program MRR, PDR, CDR, TRR as required
• Provides Problem Solving Expertise and capability to mentor the team in problem solving skills
• Support Metrics for Quality, Schedule, Cost and Productivity for the Test Area. Continuous Process Improvement
• Delegate of Authority to I&T Program Manager in His/Her absence

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Science Degree in any of the STEM disciplines with 12 years of experience, OR 10 years of experience with a Master's degree
• 5+ years minimum in Space system/Satellites industry
• Minimum of 3-5 years of proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience working within Integration & Test organizations
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Science Degree in any of the STEM disciplines
• 13 years minimum in Aerospace/Satellites industry
• Minimum of 5 years of proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Extensive experience within Integration & Test organizations
• Familiarity/experience with CAM roles & Responsibilities
• Experience leading cross-functional organizations
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience

Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance

Salary Range: $118,000 USD - $145,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.