Sr Staff Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Clearfield, UT, seeks a Sr Staff Systems Engineer to lead a cross-functional team delivering complex aircraft programs. You will guide technical execution, ensure compliant processes, and partner with customers and leadership to meet cost and schedule goals.

The role requires advanced knowledge of composites, structures, tooling, and CAM/EVMS practices, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 years of engineering experience OR Master’s degree with 12 years of experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with manufacturing of composite components and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-discipline engineering team to meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensure adherence to sound engineering processes across development, production, test, and sustainment.
• Prepare cost estimates and BOEs for changes and new work.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues.
• Apply expertise in aircraft structures and manufacturing to reduce defects and improve cost performance.
• Brief leadership and customers on project status and risk mitigation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Composite materials & structures

Requirements & contracts

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant STEM degree

Master of Science Degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Sr Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Clearfield, UT.

The Sr Staff Systems Engineer leads a multi-discipline engineering team managing the technical execution of Commercial Aircraft programs to meet cost and schedule requirements and is the technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, continuous improvement and the ability to drive positive change.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, leads execution, and ensures compliance with requirements.
• Ensures the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test, and sustainment of products for our customers in compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prepares cost estimates and BOE’s for changes and new Statement of Work.
• Leads resolution of technical problems, challenges, and manufacturing discrepancies. Identifies cause and implements corrective actions.
• Applies expertise and knowledge of aircraft structural components and manufacturing process to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defect rates and improve cost performance.
• Assesses and tracks Risks and Opportunities. Identifies and ensures execution of mitigation plans and pursues opportunities.
• Briefs Program Management, Customer Leadership, and Engineering Leadership on assigned projects.
• Subject matter expert on composite materials, structure, manufacturing process, and tooling approaches.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant STEM degree and 14 years of engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree and 12 years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of technical teams.
• Experience and competency in materials, processes, inspection methods, and tooling concepts for the manufacturing of composite components.
• Experience and competency executing time-critical projects through collaboration with customers and technical teams.
• Experience with requirements and contract terms and conditions for commercial aircraft programs.
• Experience with direct interface and collaboration with customer representatives.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Systems Engineering processes
• Experience with the Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) process
• Experience supporting Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and proposals
• Experience as an IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead
• Experience planning, estimating, and executing NCTA projects
• Experience with Dimensional management and GD&T
• Demonstrated proficiency in Control Account Manager (CAM) activities and the Earned Value Management system (EVMS)

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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.

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.