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Sentinel System Safety Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

Roy, UTFull-time$139–209K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$139–209K/yr
Location
Roy, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a System Safety Engineering Manager 2 to lead safety disciplines across the Sentinel Enterprise in Roy, Utah. The role guides safety in product-system design, support equipment, facilities, and operations, and establishes safety requirements. The safety team addresses system and software safety, explosives and range safety, environmental and occupational health, emergency response planning, accident investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882EJoint Software System Safety Engineering HandbookMIL-HDBK-764DOE-STD-1189DOE-STD-3009NASA-STD-8719OPNAVINST 5100.24NAVSEA 5100.12DAFI 91-202DAFI 90-802SAE ARP4761SAE ARP4754AIEC 61508Functional TestingAFSPCMAN 91-710RCC 319-14RCC 324-11NEPAFacilities DevelopmentWeapon SystemsBallistic Missile SafetyRange SafetyFlight Worthiness CertificationExplosives SafetyOrdnance DisposalOccupational SafetyEnvironmental SafetyHazardous Materials ManagementHazardous Risk ManagementAir Force Mishap PreventionPerformance ManagementMentoringPersonnel DevelopmentWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

BS in STEM or MS8+ Years Related Experience or 6+ Years With MSUS CitizenshipActive Secret Security ClearanceSAP Approval EligibilityASP Certificate1+ Years Driving Schedule Performance1+ Years Mentoring Personnel

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Defense Systems is seeking a System Safety Engineering Manager 2 . This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

The Sentinel Safety Manager is responsible for all safety disciplines across the Sentinel Enterprise including System Safety, Explosives and Range Safety, Environmental Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH), Emergency Response Planning and Software Safety. The System Safety team provides the influence and guidance for the safety discipline for the design of our product systems, associated support equipment and facilities and operations. The safety team establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.

The safety team responsibilities include:

  • Independently analyzing and recommending safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.

  • Evaluating the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program.

  • Software Safety SWCI and Level of Rigor processes

  • Safety activities required to support customer and test/operational range and explosives requirements.

  • Accident investigations involving products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

  • Interpreting and making recommendations for compliance with environmental, health and safety (ESOH) and NEPA regulations and/or company policies.

  • Assisting in planning for changes in physical facilities to meet environmental requirements.

  • Emergency Response Planning

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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 positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You Will Bring These Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 8 years of related experience; or Masters Degree and 6 years related experience

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years

  • Must have the 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

  • Experienced in system safety standards to large, complex systems, such as:

  • MIL-STD-882E (or similar U.S. Government system safety standards), including:

  • Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH)

  • MIL-HDBK-764 – System Safety Engineering Guide for Military Materiel

  • DOE-STD-1189 – Integration of Safety into the Design Process

  • DOE-STD-3009 – Preparation of Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analysis

  • NASA-STD-8719 – System Safety Standard Practice

  • OPNAVINST 5100.24 – Navy System Safety Program

  • NAVSEA 5100.12 – System Safety Engineering Manual

  • DAFI 91-202 / DAFI 90-802 – USAF Mishap Prevention / Risk Management

Commercial system safety standards , such as:

  • SAE ARP4761 / ARP4754A

  • IEC 61508 – Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-related Systems

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Experience preparing a large complex system for functional testing/verification

  • Experience with AFSPCMAN 91-710, RCC 319-14, and/or RCC 324-11

  • Familiarity with NEPA and facilities development

  • Safety Professional (ASP) Certificate

  • Weapon System Experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience)

  • MIL-STD-882E, DoD Standard Practice Safety

  • Safety standards for ballistic missile operational test and evaluation

  • Range safety and flight worthiness certification

  • Explosives and ordnance safety and disposal

  • Occupational safety and environmental safety and occupational health (ESOH)

  • Management of hazardous materials and hazardous risks

  • Air Force mishap prevention

  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities

  • 1+ years experience driving performance against schedule

  • 1+ years experience with mentoring and development of personnel

  • This position includes functional management and CAM responsibilities.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering

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Pay
  • This posting$139–209K/yr
  • US median$148–264K/yr1,773 salary ranges

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