Sr Staff Chief Engineer - Secondary Launch Capability (SLP) - 14238

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Senior Staff - SLP-A Deputy Chief Engineer in our SDS Division. This leadership role will be located in Roy, Utah or Bellevue, Nebraska.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

The selected candidate will fill role of the Command and Launch Deputy Chief Engineer supporting the Secondary Launch Platform for the Office of the Chief Engineer in our SDS Division.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide technical leadership in Design and Development of the Secondary Launch Platform (SLP-A)
• Focusing horizontally on resolving high-level Systems challenges
• Ensuring execution of overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule
• Supporting strategic SDS Division initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews
• Driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners
• Utilizing Model-Based Engineering to deliver a highly sustainable Weapon System
• Advising program technical leadership on program, schedule, and technical matters

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with at least 14 years of progressive engineering experience; 12 years with Master’s; 10 years with PhD.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 12 years of system integration and supplier management experience
• Experience in leading a high-paced product development and test/demonstration team
• Demonstrated experience in system development, integration, and test
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds
• Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and stakeholders across multiple Integrated Product Teams and Suppliers
• Experience leading design, production, and integration of complex systems
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
• Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
• Be able and willing to travel up to 25% as a part of the role

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Master’s Degree in STEM
• Experience in Command and Control (C2)<