Consulting Chief Engineer, Future Aircraft R&D

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

On-site

USD 212,000 - 318,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
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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.

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