Sr Principal Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Florida; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) seeks a Sr. Principal Chief Engineer in Apopka, FL. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive system design, integration, and test for EO/IR and related platforms, and own program execution from proposal through delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, system-level thinking, and collaboration across sectors. Minimum 8+ years with a Bachelor's in STEM (or 6+ years with a Master’s) and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years with a Master’s degree in STEM fields.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and making technical judgments.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, EVMS, and workload forecasts.
• Interface with functional departments to secure staffing and resources.
• Write technical specifications, SOWs, design reviews, and capture/proposal activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

IPT lead

Team building

Systems engineering

DoD processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

EVMS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) has an immediate opportunity for a Sr. Principal Chief Engineer, supporting the Mission Systems organization. This is role encompassing technical competency, and team leadership. This position is in Apopka, FL. This position is to support and lead engineering design, integration, test, and production of laser and optical systems for handheld, ground, and airborne products.This candidate will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, leadership, and technical capabilities. The direct program responsibilities may include mission engineering, system architecture development, requirements development/management, system design/analysis, modeling & simulation, model-based systems engineering, IPT/product owner leadership, integration and test, specialties engineering, or other appropriate technical functions. They must be a self-starter, able to efficiently operate in a team environment, and collaborate across the sector’s business areas as required to accomplish the team goals. The candidate will work closely with other engineers across multiple disciplines.Roles and Responsibilities:Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phasesDevelop and execute project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecastsInterface with functional departments to secure team staffingWork with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirementsBrief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assignedSupport writing technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR TIMs, etc.) and capture/proposal activities.Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers, homerooms and sectors.Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD project leadership.Basic Qualifications:8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.Experience as technical lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information.Experience in systems development, integration, and test of complex EO/IR or electronic systemsU.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Experience as an Engineering Program Manager, Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead, and/or Chief EngineerFluency with developing and executing project schedulesExperience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) on DoD projectsExperience in design development of Optical, Imager, Laser Rangefinder, Laser Designator, Electronic Warfare, Military, or Space TechnologiesActive Secret ClearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.