Sentinel - Sr. Staff Chief Engineer - Mission Defense Team - 18912

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer for the Mission Defense Team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program.

Be the Chief Engineer for the Mission Defense IPT, reporting to the Sentinel Program Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: ​

• Ensure the certifiability of the Sentinel Weapon System for Surety and Cyber

• Manage the technical development and direction for all aspects of engineering on a program including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of product to a customer

• Collect and provide required data for Northrop Grumman program reporting (e.g., IPRS) of engineering performance

• Serve as engineering team liaison for communications to/from Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, customers, and other functional organizations

• Oversee technical content for system design reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), System Design Review (SDR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), System Verification Review (SVR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR)) including entrance and exit criteria

• Ensure integration of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)

• Ensure overall technical quality and performance for all engineering content for the program

• Ensure the program adheres to sound engineering processes in development, production, test, and sustainment in accordance with company policies, processes, and quality standards

• Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within their associated programs

• Collaborate and arbitrate if required with all Product Team Leads to resolve engineering conflicts

• Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 12 years of experience with Master's degree, 10 years of experience with PhD 

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years 

• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• Minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

• Current CISSP or equivalent/greater certification

• Experience in weapon system certification

• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience

• 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

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships

• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs

• Ability to collaborate when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds

• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations

• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  

• 401k  

• Educational Assistance  

• Life Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   

• Paid Time Off   

• Health & Wellness Resources   

• Employee Discounts  

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.