Chief Engineer - Level 5

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Chandler, AZ seeks a Staff Chief Engineer to provide technical oversight across Advanced Programs, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure on-schedule, compliant design and mission reviews. On-site role with travel and top-level interactions with customers and management.

The role requires a senior engineering leader with a solid track record in systems engineering, design standards, and procurement processes, capable of steering complex programs through

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret).
• U.S. citizen.
• Travel availability: 6–8 trips/year.
• Minimum 12 years directly related experience with evidence of technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support Advanced Programs Chief Engineer.
• Ensure technical performance of programs/subsystems per NG policies.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with PM teams for technical guidance and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with customers and resolve technical questions.
• Drive digital transformation efforts within the LS unit.
• Lead internal reviews (ERB, FRB, IFRR, design reviews).

Skills

Verbal and written comms

Leadership

Design standards

Procurement processes

Configuration management

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is hiring a Chief Engineer - Level 5 to join the Program Engineering Management team within the Launch Systems located in Chandler, AZ. The position is in Chandler, AZ and requires 100% on-site support. The Staff Chief Engineer position will report to the Advanced Programs (AP) Chief Engineer. The Staff Chief Engineer will work with all the programs in the AP portfolio, supporting program execution of ongoing development activities, production, flight operations, and new business capture.

This role supports the AP Chief Engineer with technical oversight of multiple programs and a multidisciplinary engineering team to successfully complete the required design and mission reviews; ensure compliance with both internal and customer requirements; ensure timely completion of customer deliverables, and lead the resolution of significant technical issues. As Staff Chief Engineer for Advanced Programs, you will be responsible for verifying that technical reviews meet central engineering standards. You will partner with Program Engineering Management Teams and Chief Engineers to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions. You will ensure subsystem and supporting technology development achieves program success and look for opportunities to leverage common designs and products. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex problems are essential.

Role Description & Responsibilities

• The position supports the Advanced Programs Chief Engineer.
• You are responsible for the successful technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs in accordance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.
• Help all Advanced Programs achieve 100% mission success.
• Support the Program Management Team with broad technical experience and detailed (down-and-in) technical guidance to support engineering.
• Support business development for new program proposals.
• Maintain working relationships with the customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the customer.
• Act as a driving force to implement prioritized digital transformation efforts as directed by the LS business unit.
• Provide mature engineering leadership for the coordination and performance of internal reviews such as ERB, FRB, IFRR, and design reviews.
• Ensure coordination between programs on common technical issues and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries.
• Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Chief Engineer.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizen.
• Ability to travel occasionally (6-8 trips/year).
• Must have a minimum of 12 years of directly related experience, including evidence of technical leadership.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication with customers and all levels of management.
• Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team.
• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes, and configuration management.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and properly mitigate risk.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience or systems engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with tactical weapon missile systems including design, test, integration, and field operations is desired.
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Salary and Compensation

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

EEO and Diversity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Application Period

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.