Chief Engineer: JADC2 & Battle Management

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) seeks a Consulting Chief Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the Battle Management OU, Redondo Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL. You will guide technical direction, define requirements, and ensure program performance while interfacing with customers and senior leadership.

A strong systems engineering background and clearance are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related STEM discipline with 16+ years of experience, or MS with 14+ years, or PhD with 12+ years.
• Experience in air vehicle flight autonomy, mission autonomy, and C2 architectures/implementations.
• Proven ability to interface with customers and company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the Battle Management OU.
• Define and control technical requirements; ensure cross-project coordination.
• Act as principal technical interface with customer and senior leadership.
• Ensure programs follow engineering principles and company policies.
• Oversee technical performance measures within cost and schedule constraints.
• Chair the Technical Review Board and mentor engineers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) seeks a Consulting Chief Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the Battle Management OU, Redondo Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL. You will guide technical direction, define requirements, and ensure program performance while interfacing with customers and senior leadership.

A strong systems engineering background and clearance are required for this role.