Mission Assurance Manager 3 - NDI Development

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’s Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Manager 3 - NDI Development for Strike Division. This leadership role can be located in Palmdale, CA , Clearfield, UT or Melbourne, FL and reports directly to the Strike Mission Assurance NDI Director 1. The NDI Development manager will lead all engineering efforts related to Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) on the program.   The NDI Development Manager will be responsible for the following: • Support Program NDI Chair with technical oversight across all program build sites and suppliers.  Coordinate approved technical changes through program TRB and change process as required • Coordination with Chief Engineer’s Office, Structural Integrity and Vehicle Engineering to ensure alignment between requirements and inspection capabilities • Set sector strategy on and lead execution of future NDI technologies and methods to improve inspection capabilities and efficiencies • Oversee and advise NDI Chair on equivalency testing, demonstrations and qualification requirements of new equipment or methods • Develop & implement future equipment and processes including but not limited to automated systems, ultrasound, thermography, shearograhy, radiography, computed tomography (CT), eddy-current, and computer aided data analysis • Transition improvements to production (inspectors) and validate benefits or changes needed. • Develop pipeline of NDI technical leaders to support current and future program lifecycles and locations • Oversee supplier NDI work to ensure requirements alignment   Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience as defined below; • Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in aircraft, aerospace, NDI/quality, Materials & Processes and/or structural engineering related functions • Experience with composite design, fabrication, and Inspection methods • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a manager • Active DoD Clearance (secret or higher) • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to start   Preferred Qualifications: • Current Special Program Access (PAR) • Member of an NDI Specific Community of Practice or Industry Council • Ability to interpret composite design (ex: ply orientation, material system performance, critical features) and how that design can affect inspection results • Knowledge of composite fabrication process and ability to correlate process disruptions with NDI/inspection results • Strong people leadership skills with an ability to lead teams through a dynamic and challenging environment across multiple sites and functions • Demonstrated experience buildi