Chief Engineer, Expendables — Advanced Weapons

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 212,000 - 318,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Savings plan
Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) has an opening for Consulting Chief Engineer in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, CA. Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to execute R&D projects in expendables and high-speed air-breathing systems, spanning from basic research to flight demonstrations.

You will collaborate with customers, manage technical requirements, and ensure programs meet engineering standards, while interfacing with senior leadership and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM and 16 years related experience; or MS with 14 years; or PhD with 12 years.
  • Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties across business units.
  • Active US Government Secret or higher clearance; background check within 6 years.
  • Ability to obtain SAP and TS/SCI clearance.
  • Up to 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical direction and leadership to the OU.
  • Define and control technical requirements across projects.
  • Interface with the customer and company senior leadership.
  • Represent NGAS cross-company weapon-related activities.
  • Collaborate with USG technology stakeholders.
  • Ensure programs meet engineering principles and standards.
  • Oversee technical performance within allocated cost and schedule.

Skills

Interdisciplinary engineering
Security clearance (Secret+)
SAP/TS/SCI clearance readiness
Travel readiness 25%
Systems engineering integration

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant STEM discipline
Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline
Ph.D. in a related STEM discipline

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) has an opening for Consulting Chief Engineer in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, CA. Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to execute R&D projects in expendables and high-speed air-breathing systems, spanning from basic research to flight demonstrations.

You will collaborate with customers, manage technical requirements, and ensure programs meet engineering standards, while interfacing with senior leadership and

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