Senior Systems Engineer, Airframe IPT Lead (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, Arizona, is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 4 - Airframe IPT Lead to guide a team through design, manufacturing and test planning to mature the airframe on schedule and within cost targets.

You will own the Integrated Master Schedule, manage EVMS and airframe mass allocation, oversee design releases, coordinate with partners, and serve as the customer and government focal point for airframe assembly questions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields with 8 years of relevant experience, master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of relevant experience
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have an active US Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience leading technical teams
• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements
• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or Engineering function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with the technical development and direction for many aspects of engineering on a program, including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of product to a customer.
• Experience with developing and executing project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Drive Mechanical Design Excellence: Lead a dedicated team of engineers, overseeing all facets of design, manufacturing, and test planning to ensure airframe maturity.
• Deliver to Schedule and Cost: Serve as the central authority driving the Integrated Master Schedule, balancing all technical, schedule, cost, and resources to ensure we execute and reach a successful PDR.
• Champion Mass Control: Act as the technical authority for all kill vehicle mass allocation, ensuring all design decisions align with kill vehicle mass targets for accurate modeling and simulation runs.
• Ensure Design Readiness: Oversee design releases to support timely procurement order placements.
• Coordinate Tech Maturation: Manage all technical maturation events, including arcjet and structural design verification tests.
• Apply Systems Thinking: Maintain a holistic view of the program, understanding how every airframe design choice impacts the overall performance and mission success of the GPI.
• Collaborate with Partners: Facilitate teamwork and alignment across internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication on risks and trade-offs.
• Serve as Customer and Government Focal Point: Act as the primary customer and government focal point for all questions related to the airframe assembly, ensuring tight coordination with all domestic partners.

Skills

Leadership experience

DoD systems engineering

IPT Lead experience

Schedule management

EVMS familiarity

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

EVMS

SAP access

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, Arizona, is hiring a Systems Engineer Level 4 - Airframe IPT Lead to guide a team through design, manufacturing and test planning to mature the airframe on schedule and within cost targets.

You will own the Integrated Master Schedule, manage EVMS and airframe mass allocation, oversee design releases, coordinate with partners, and serve as the customer and government focal point for airframe assembly questions.