Senior Staff Chief Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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.

The Senior Staff Chief Engineer is responsible for managing the technical direction and execution of all aspects of engineering on a program including design, development, implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of product to the customer. The Senior Staff Chief Engineer is the technical leader for the program engineering team and serves as technical advisor to the program manager. The Senior Staff Chief Engineer is typically the primary technical point-of-contact to the customer. The Senior Staff Chief Engineer coordinates across the program’s Systems Engineering team and other engineering teams. The Senior Staff Chief Engineer ensures that all engineering teams adhere to sound engineering processes, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical execution of all DSDS technology and product development and maturation (This includes but not limited to ACT MCM PL, Rock Ridge and COTS data convertor solutions)
  • Oversees program planning activities, providing broad perspective on stakeholder needs and product line priorities
  • Supports quick resolution of pop up issues, collaborating with technical staff and the program support staff
  • Tracks and supports the mediation of risks associated with product performance and program execution
  • Prepares communication with executive leadership, clearly articulating achievements, technical status, and execution needs
  • Final technical adjudicator of the program Technical Review Board (TRB)
• Closely follows the high-speed data converter and micro electronics industries and market
• Understands the cost and performance t of various technology solutions, supports MAKE/BUY trades of internal versus external technologies and products for using programs Responsible for developing common subsystem implementation requirements and design guidelines using DSDS technologies and products
• Works directly with using programs to understand technical requirements and develop solutions using DSDS technologies and products
• Ensures using program follow design guidelines to maximize commonality and reuse
• Chairs the DSDS Strategy Authority Board with stakeholder programs
• Words directly with ECD OUs to pursue CRAD funding for next generation DSDS technologies and products
• Mentors other technical leaders on the DSDS program

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, A Master’s degree with 12 years of experience or a PhD with 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering
• U.S Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance
• 1 year experience with Northrop's Secure Processing products either through hands on development or through using program application
• 5 years of experience in systems development, integration, and test for DoD systems
• Proficient in verbal and written communication to customers, program management, and technical teams
• Prior experience developing technology roadmaps and experience briefing to strategy recommen