Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer - 18318

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team across missile design, development, integration and test. Locations include Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT, with up to 10% travel.

The ideal candidate will drive technical direction, oversee MBSE, architecture, and verification, ensuring DoD compliance and on-schedule delivery while providing exceptional customer value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 16+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 14+ years, or PhD with 12+ years.
• US Citizenship with active Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SAP.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on missile/aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary IPTs (systems, air-vehicle, software, test, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Own end-to-end system design, integration, verification, and MBSE.
• Maintain the technical baseline, schedule, KPIs, and program risk mitigation.
• Chair technical reviews and liaise with customers, suppliers, and leadership.
• Drive agile/process-improvement practices and MBSE tool adoption.

Skills

MBSE

PLM/CAD

Configuration management

Cross-functional leadership

Systems engineering

DoD engineering standards

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM (optional)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer. This position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah. Provide overall technical leadership for all aspects of missile design, development, integration and test. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader and team player with strong leadership skills and demonstrated problem-solving skills. The position requires excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal/organizational skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. The selected candidate will have responsibilities for managing the technical performance and providing technical oversight and leadership to a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing a critical defense capability.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure the engineering team adheres to sound engineering processes across all disciplines Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering IPTs (systems, air-vehicle, mission, software, test, manufacturing, supply chain, mission assurance) providing technical direction Own end-to-end system design, integration, and verification, overseeing architecture, requirements, MBSE, hardware/software development, avionics integration, laboratory and flight-test activities, and data analysis to deliver a sustainable weapon system on schedule Maintain the technical baseline and Integrated Master Schedule, track KPIs, technical performance measures and KPPs, and ensure compliance with safety, airworthiness, quality, and DoD engineering standards Chair and lead all major technical reviews (SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR) and serve as the primary technical liaison with the customer, subcontractors, and senior leadership, delivering briefings and status updates Identify, assess, and manage technical risks, issues, and opportunities; develop and execute mitigation actions and lift significant concerns to program leadership Drive technical execution for major program events, ensuring alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule and delivering exceptional customer value Champion agile and process-excellence practices across software, integration, and test, fostering continuous-improvement and affordability initiatives Implement and advance Model-Based Engineering tools and processes to create a highly sustainable, configurable weapon system architecture Coordinate technical interchange with suppliers and functional groups, articulating requirements, securing resources, and ensuring supplier deliverables meet program objectives Oversee technical proposal development, large-scale bid reviews, and engineering change proposals, ensuring technical adequacy, schedule adherence, and budget compliance

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 16+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 14+ years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 12+ years of relevant experience Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs 12+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on missile or aerospace programs, with hands‑on expertise in MBSE, PLM/CAD, configuration management, and DoD engineering standards Experience interpreting physics-based modeling and simulation results to influence design decisions and evaluate system performance Experience in building and leading high performing teams, strong business acumen, and ability to work effectively across multiple functions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cruise missile design, development, testing and transition to production Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience interfacing with senior organizational and customer leadership Active DoD Top Secret Clearance Outstanding ability to build rapport and collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders Experience developing complex requirements and maintaining traceability throughout the lifecycle Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting Experience with agile processes and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00 The 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.

Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.

Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.