Senior Systems Engineer & Program Lead - Missile Launch

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer Level 5 – Program Engineering Lead to drive engineering execution, cost, and schedule performance for a high-visibility program.

You will lead a diverse team, coordinating with Engineering Leads, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Mission Assurance to deliver hardware on time. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years (or a Master’s with 10+ years, or a PhD with 8+ years), U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years, or Master’s with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years in STEM fields.
• U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Proven leadership on complex hardware/software integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced program environment.
• Coordinate with Engineering Leads, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Mission Assurance.
• Provide technical leadership and briefings to executives and stakeholders.
• Manage risks, conduct variance analysis, and drive mitigation plans.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

CAM (Control Account Manager)

IPTs

multi-disciplinary leadership

oral/written communication

stakeholder management

launch/flight programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineer Level 5 – Program Engineering Lead to drive engineering execution, cost, and schedule performance for a high-visibility program.

You will lead a diverse team, coordinating with Engineering Leads, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Mission Assurance to deliver hardware on time. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years (or a Master’s with 10+ years, or a PhD with 8+ years), U.S.