Sentinel (GBSD) - Deputy Chief Engineer - SLP-A (14238)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
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Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Deputy Chief Engineer – SLP-A in our SDS Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What you'll get to do:
The selected candidate will fill role of the 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)
- Drive technical execution in support of major program events
- Collaboration within the Office of the Chief Engineer to deliver exceptional customer value
- Focusing horizontally on resolving high-level Systems challenges
- Driving technical execution with an emphasis on SLP-A
- 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 of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with master's degree; 4 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
- Minimum of 3 years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
- 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
- Must be able and willing to travel up to 25% as a part of the role
These Qualifications Would be Nice
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