Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Chief Engineer to ensure the technical delivery of programmes and compliance with established standards. The role involves managing teams, strategic planning, and driving quality projects while supporting the growth and retention of skilled staff. Ideal for candidates with a strong technical background and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership position within a technological environment.
• Experience in capability development across technology fields.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical programmes ensuring compliance with standards.
• Lead teams to achieve project goals and timelines.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Role:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical delivery of programmes to our external and internal customers, acting a delegated design authority from the Chief Engineer – CS, ensuring our products meet contractual and legislative standards and technical quality.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible, with delegation from the Chief Engineer - CS, for the technical delivery of DOU programmes to our customers, ensuring technical quality and compliance with contractual and legislative standards. Delivering the programmes in accordance with agreed plans and processes.
• Responsible for the implementation of the technical strategy for the programme’s product development and maintenance.
• Responsible, with the EDM for identifying resource demand and creating the appropriate team structure to enable programme delivery.
• Responsible, with the EDM, for task management of the programme delivery team to meet the planned schedule activities.
• Responsible for producing engineering estimates for new programmes and changes to existing programme products.
• Drive a culture of delivery, professionalism and collaboration, including personally role modelling excellent thought leadership, technical acumen and time management.
• Responsible for the production and continuous improvement of programme engineering procedures and associated artefacts, ensuring alignment with IMS and NG PrOP and relevant external standards as appropriate.
• Responsible for proposing Technical Directorate projects (IRAD) to support the technical strategy of the programme.
• Responsible for leading or supporting Technical Directorate projects (IRAD) as and where required.
• Responsible for ensuring Design Gate Review Packs have been produced and reviewed for successful acceptance by external stakeholders.
• Responsible for presentation to the Technical Directorate for Programme/Product status at Technical Review Boards.

General Operational duties

• Share collective responsibility for the attraction and retention of staff.
• Supporting leadership in developing and growing a professional and engaged team, effectively representing the overall direction of the Technical Capabilities and future vision.
• Remain compliant with all applicable policies and procedures.
• Act as a role model, always exhibiting NG’s values.
• Act as a Northrop Grumman Brand Ambassador.
• Actively promote diversity and inclusion.

Person Specification

• An individual that is personally excited to deliver programmes to our customers of the highest quality.
• A person who is keen to impart knowledge and support the growth of others.
• An individual that is looking to play a major part in growing a business to its full potential.

Competency/Skill requirements

• Senior leader in a technology field, with demonstrable experience of people leadership.
• Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology).
• Excellent strategist and communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to clients and internally within Northrop Grumman.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time.
• Effective at delegating and task management.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effective with all audiences / stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and external clients / organisations.

Other requirements

• Travel requirements: Some UK travel required to attend team and customer meetings. Occasional international travel may be required.
• Clearance requirements: Must hold and maintain suitable clearance.
• Valid UK passport and driving licence.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.