Chief Engineer - Space Systems Level 6

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Chief Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary software and systems engineering team in Aurora, CO. You will steer technical direction, manage staffing, and ensure alignment with mission objectives in a fast-paced DoD environment.

Ideal candidates have TS clearance, extensive leadership in agile software programs, and proven ability to translate complex tech into actionable strategy and customer-facing reviews.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of application and eligibility for SCI.
• 14+ years in STEM with 8+ years leading engineering teams in agile environments.
• Strong ability to evaluate technical solutions and guide execution.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management within software programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for software and systems engineering on the program.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team, align technical roadmap with customer mission.
• Coordinate strategic technical directions with leadership and customers.
• Represent the program in customer and partner technical reviews and engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

System architecture

Staffing and people mgmt

Risk management

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

RDBMS

Kafka

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems seeks a Chief Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary software and systems engineering team in Aurora, CO. You will steer technical direction, manage staffing, and ensure alignment with mission objectives in a fast-paced DoD environment.

Ideal candidates have TS clearance, extensive leadership in agile software programs, and proven ability to translate complex tech into actionable strategy and customer-facing reviews.