Senior Chief Engineer, Advanced Programs (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Chandler, AZ, is hiring a Chief Engineer - Level 5 to join the Program Engineering Management team within Launch Systems. The Staff Chief Engineer will oversee multiple programs, provide technical leadership, and ensure design reviews meet internal standards.

On-site-only role reporting to the Advanced Programs Chief Engineer, with travel and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizen.
• Ability to travel occasionally (6-8 trips/year).
• Must have a minimum of 12 years of directly related experience, including evidence of technical leadership.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication with customers and all levels of management.
• Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team.
• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes, and configuration management.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and properly mitigate risk.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience or systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Advanced Programs Chief Engineer and ensure successful technical performance of company programs or subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance to support engineering and reviews.
• Support business development for new program proposals.
• Maintain relationships with the customer and resolve technical questions.
• Lead Digital Transformation efforts as directed by the LS business unit.
• Provide engineering leadership for internal reviews (ERB, FRB, IFRR, design reviews).
• Coordinate between programs on common technical issues and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure designs and hardware meet requirements and adjudicate deviations or waivers.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the Chief Engineer role.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Multidisciplinary engineering

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Chandler, AZ, is hiring a Chief Engineer - Level 5 to join the Program Engineering Management team within Launch Systems. The Staff Chief Engineer will oversee multiple programs, provide technical leadership, and ensure design reviews meet internal standards.

On-site-only role reporting to the Advanced Programs Chief Engineer, with travel and security clearance requirements.