Staff Systems Architect Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm as a Staff Systems Architect Engineer and lead revolutionary projects that shape the future of manufacturing technology. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge systems that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality in a dynamic environment. You will provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and manage project goals while collaborating with diverse teams. If you are passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact in the engineering field, this is the perfect opportunity to unleash your potential and drive transformative change.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in systems and product development or equivalent education.
• Active Secret Clearance and ability to maintain Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology initiatives and process improvements across multiple sites.
• Develop architectures for advanced digital technologies and interact with customers.

Skills

Systems Development

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Manufacturing Technology

Digital Transformation

Hardware/Software Integration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality

IIoT

RFID

Job description

Requisition ID: R10167841

• Category: Engineering

• Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Systems Architect Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, CA.

The Systems Architect will provide technical leadership and direction across the Digital Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) thrust across multiple sites. This position will also involve managing project development through production transition, providing mentorship to team members, and managing project goals, objectives, schedules, and cost while adhering to company policy.

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership/direction to ensure technology initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.

• Develop architectures and concepts for advanced digital technologies with a focus on implementation within Northrop Grumman.

• Interact with customers (internal and external).

• Reach out and work with colleges, universities, government, supplier as part of development and improvement projects.

• Introduce and develop new technologies for the manufacturing floor.

• Lead projects consisting of cross functional teams of high performing engineers developing advanced systems designs and concepts.

• Provide technical leadership and oversight to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions.

• Apply new technologies as well as common designs and products enabling rapid development, prototyping and affordable solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 12 years of experience in systems and product development; OR Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 9 years of experience.

• Must have an active Secret Clearance and have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+CE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Top Secret Security Clearance or higher.

• Secret Clearance Periodic Re-investigation within the last 5 years.

• Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems.

• Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, and/or production manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated technical leadership skills and ability to make sound technical judgments.

• Ability to lead through, overcome and adapt to obstacles and challenges.

Salary Range: $165,000 - $247,600

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.