Survivability Chief Engineer — Secret Clearance, 25% Travel
Northrop Grumman
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Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Consulting Chief Engineer for the Survivability OU in Redondo Beach/El Segundo, CA.
You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team, guiding R&D projects across RF, IR, visual and acoustic domains to deliver survivability solutions. The role requires a senior engineer with DoD/DoE experience, a strong track record in systems engineering, and collaboration across business units and external partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with extensive related experience.
- Masters or PhD with relevant survivability expertise is preferred.
- Experience across air vehicle survivability, LO design, materials and testing is required.
- Experience with cost and schedule management of complex systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as technical authority for Survivability OU, guiding IRAD/CRAD programs.
- Define and control technical requirements; ensure cross-project integration.
- Interface with customer and senior leadership on technical matters.
- Ensure programs follow sound engineering principles and company policies.
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Job description
Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Consulting Chief Engineer for the Survivability OU in Redondo Beach/El Segundo, CA.
You will lead a multi‑disciplinary team, guiding R&D projects across RF, IR, visual and acoustic domains to deliver survivability solutions. The role requires a senior engineer with DoD/DoE experience, a strong track record in systems engineering, and collaboration across business units and external partners.
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