SDS Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - 18693

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

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 hiring a Sr. Staff System Engineer - Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Technical Lead. This opportunity is available in Roy, UT and will support the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division.

What you will get to do: 

The PLM Technical Lead owns the end-to-end technical baseline, multi-year roadmap, and project portfolio for the PLM Design and Production Integration team. This role serves as the primary technical authority ensuring seamless integration across CPLM, SAP, and SmartMES, while driving the digital thread strategy that supports over 2,000 engineers and production users.

1. Technical Baseline Management

• Own and maintain the authoritative technical baseline for all PLM integrations (CPLM \ SAP \ SmartMES).
• Ensure configuration control, data integrity, and traceability across design, production, and enterprise systems.
• Identify and mitigate technical debt, integration defects, and system performance issues.
• Establish and enforce governance standards for system architecture, interfaces, and data models.

2. Roadmap & Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and maintain the 3-year PLM digital thread roadmap aligned with SDS program priorities, DD&I funding cycles, and 1ERP strategy.
• Build and prioritize the annual portfolio of initiatives, including new integrations, automation opportunities, and capability pilots.
• Translate strategic business outcomes (Digital Thread Integrity, Productivity, Program Execution Speed) into executable technical requirements and deliverables.
• Track portfolio health: on-time/on-budget delivery, business value realization, and risk management.

3. Technical Strategy & Future Capability Development

• Act as the Capability Incubator – evaluate emerging PLM technologies, automation tools, and integration patterns.
• Lead architecture decisions for next-generation digital thread capabilities (e.g., real-time data flow, predictive analytics, reduced manual steps).
• Partner with CPLM Product Team, SAP/SmartMES Product Team, and Business Team to align technical execution with focus areas (design-to-release cycle time, manufacturing data accuracy, business case discipline).

4. Cross-Functional Execution & Program Advocacy

• Serve as the Voice of SDS/Programs to DD&I and 1ERP on all technical matters.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to drive user-centric solutions that reduce friction and accelerate release-to-production.
• Provide technical leadership in funding reviews, requirement definition, testing rigor, and post-deployment value tracking.

5. Operational Excellence & Governance

• Ensure system uptime, audit compliance, and controlled deployment success.
• Drive disciplined delivery practices: clear requirements, measurable business cases, and reduced rework.
• Mentor technical team members and foster a high-performing digital ecosystem culture.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 14 years’ experience; 12 years’ experience with a Masters’ degree in STEM; or 10 years’ experience with a PhD.