Weapons Integration Program Manager 3

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Weapons Integration Program Manager 3 for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit located in Northridge, CA. Our Advanced Weapons team designs, develops, manufactures and integrates missile systems that support U.S. national and allied security objectives.

This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position.

The Weapons Integration Program Manager 3 will own end-to-end delivery of missile integration programs for 4th and advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. This role drives cross-functional teams-including systems engineering, software, test & evaluation, logistics, and contracting-to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant fielding of our missile solutions. The incumbent will serve as the primary interface with the Air Force, Joint Program Offices, and key industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full program lifecycle from integration planning through flight testing, platform certification, and Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
• Plan and execute integration of tactical missiles across multiple aircraft platforms via multiple simultaneous contracts
• Develop program scope, objectives, and success criteria; establish and maintain the integrated master schedule (IMS), risk/opportunity register, and cost baselines
• Execute a comprehensive risk and opportunity management process to identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and cost risks
• Serve as the primary liaison between DoD acquisition offices, aircraft OEMs, subsystem suppliers, and test ranges to plan and execute safe store separation, telemetry verification, and live-fire flight tests
• Lead major programmatic reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure timely closure of action items
• Own the program budget-authorizing expenditures, tracking forecasts, and achieving cost-to-complete and EVMS performance targets
• Develop new business opportunities through long-range strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans
• Build and mentor a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of program managers, engineers, logistics, and acquisition specialists
• Prepare and present program status reports, risk assessments, and decision briefs to senior leadership and customers
• Oversee technical and operational execution of missile-to-aircraft integration, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), missile virtual model development and test, ground and flight test planning and execution, verification of system-level integration requirements, and F-35 Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) missile simulator development

Clearance Requirements

• Current U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance required, with ability to obtain a Sensitive Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Travel: approximately 25% of the time
• Relocation assistance may be available