Consulting Chief Engineer - Battle Management

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Consulting Chief Engineer for the Battle Management OU, located in Redondo Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL.

The role leads a multidisciplinary engineering team across Advanced Autonomy, JADC2, and BAST domains, guiding research, development, and demonstrations from concept to transition. Candidates must hold a STEM degree with extensive experience and an active government clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a related STEM discipline with 16+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 14+ years, or PhD with 12+ years.
• Experience related to air vehicle flight autonomy, mission autonomy, battle management command & control architectures/implementations, or networking and communications technologies.
• Experience interfacing with customers and company leadership; collaborating across business units and with partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the Battle Management OU.
• Define and control technical requirements; ensure coordination and horizontal integration across projects.
• Interface with the customer and company senior leadership; ensure programs meet engineering standards.

Skills

Air vehicle autonomy

Customer interfacing

Cross-team collaboration

Decision making under uncertainty

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.R&AD has an opening for a Consulting Chief Engineer to join our Battle Management Operating Unit (OU) located in Redondo Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL.In this role, the successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team executing research & development projects within the Battle Management OU. This team conceives, develops, demonstrates, and transitions cutting-edge technologies in the Advanced Autonomy, Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2), and Battle Management Architecture, Systems, and Technologies (BAST) domains. Activities within the OU span the spectrum from applied research through operational demonstrations, including such industry leading capabilities such as the Talon IQ Next-Generation Autonomous Testbed Ecosystem.Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Serve as the technical authority for the OU, providing technical direction and leadership to internally funded and contracted activitiesServe as the focal point for definition and control of technical requirements, and ensure technical coordination and horizontal integration across projectsServe as the principal technical interface with the customer and company senior leadershipEnsure that programs adhere to sound engineering principles and comply with relevant company policies, procedures, and quality standardsOversee and ensure technical performance measures are being met by the Engineering team within allocated cost and schedule resourcesServe as the chairperson of the Technical Review Board (TRB)Support program managers in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with technical performanceProvide technical leadership, direction and mentoring to technical contributors in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end resultsOur Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 16 years relevant professional/military experience; OR a Master of Science degree in a related STEM discipline and 14 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM disciple and 12 years of relevant experience.Demonstrated professional experience related to air vehicle flight autonomy, mission autonomy, battle management command & control architectures/implementations, or networking and communications technologies.Demonstrated experience with interfacing with customers and company leadershipExperience integrating multiple engineering specialties and experience working across multiple Business Units within a company, as well as with industry partners and customer community through strong collaboration skills.Active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) and TS / SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needsAbility to travel up to 15%Preferred Qualifications:Active US Government Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance, one or more SAP clearancesFamiliarity with US Government customer community in one or more relevant areasExperience across multiple phases of program lifecycle, including business development, business acquisition, research & development, production and sustainment.Experience as a Chief Engineer or technical lead with the planning and execution of technical design and integration tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all technical requirementsDemonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain, ambiguous or difficult situationsExcellent organizational and written communication skills, as well as project management planning and presentation skills#bluePrimary Level Salary Range: $183,200.00 - $318,100.00The 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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.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.