Consulting Chief Engineer, Future Aircraft R&D

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Secret clearance support

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design seeks a Consulting Chief Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in the Future Aircraft OU, based in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, CA. You will guide research, development, and transition of air vehicle concepts and cutting-edge aircraft designs.

The role requires a strong background in systems engineering, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to collaborate with customers and senior leadership across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 16 years related experience; OR MS with 14 years; OR PhD with 12 years.
• Experience in air vehicle conceptual design, development, or prototype testing.
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines and with industry partners and customers.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher; ability to obtain SAP/TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for the operating unit and provide leadership to funded and contracted activities.
• Define and control technical requirements; ensure cross-project coordination.
• Interface with customer and company senior leadership.
• Ensure programs follow engineering principles and company policies/standards.
• Oversee technical performance within cost/schedule constraints.
• Chair Technical Review Board (TRB).
• Support risk management and mentor technical contributors in systems engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-functional coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design seeks a Consulting Chief Engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in the Future Aircraft OU, based in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, CA. You will guide research, development, and transition of air vehicle concepts and cutting-edge aircraft designs.

The role requires a strong background in systems engineering, leadership of cross-functional teams, and the ability to collaborate with customers and senior leadership across programs.