Program Engineering Lead — Secret-Clearance Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Launch Systems Division in Chandler, AZ is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 6 - Program Engineering Lead to oversee engineering execution across scope, cost, and schedule, collaborating with diverse groups.

The role demands a multi-disciplinary engineering leader with experience as CAM, strong communication, risk management, and the ability to operate in classified environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience, master's with 12 years, or Ph.D. with 10 years in STEM.
• US citizenship and a active US government Secret clearance are required.
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary engineering leadership on complex hardware/software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team and coordinate across groups to meet objectives.
• Drive variance analysis, risk mitigation, and recovery planning with Program/Business Management.
• Provide technical leadership for internal/external briefings and stakeholder updates.
• Lead long-range hardware development planning, testing activities, and software qualification.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Program management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Northrop Grumman Launch Systems Division in Chandler, AZ is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 6 - Program Engineering Lead to oversee engineering execution across scope, cost, and schedule, collaborating with diverse groups.

The role demands a multi-disciplinary engineering leader with experience as CAM, strong communication, risk management, and the ability to operate in classified environments.