Lead Space Vehicle Chief Engineer & Staff Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks a Chief Engineer to lead spacecraft and mission engineering for a Space Vehicle development program within Space Superiority Division. The role requires self-direction, coordination across spacecraft, payload, GNC, software, communications, ground, and mission-operations teams.

You will present engineering content at major technical reviews, advise the program manager, and brief senior leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 12 years of applicable experience; or Master’s with 10 years; or PhD with 8 years.
• Active Top Secret clearance at time of application.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience communicating with executive and customer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft and mission engineering teams.
• Advise program manager and liaise with Customer.
• Coordinate activities across spacecraft, payload, GNC, software, communications, ground, and mission-operations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and risks affecting schedule.
• Develop and present engineering content at technical reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Spacecraft design

Systems engineering

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree

PhD

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks a Chief Engineer to lead spacecraft and mission engineering for a Space Vehicle development program within Space Superiority Division. The role requires self-direction, coordination across spacecraft, payload, GNC, software, communications, ground, and mission-operations teams.

You will present engineering content at major technical reviews, advise the program manager, and brief senior leadership and customers.