Consulting Engineer Systems Chief Engineer" GP/General Practice I Program

Requisition ID:
R10177009 Category:
Engineering Location:
Chandler, Arizona, United States of America Clearance Type:
Top Secret Telecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:
Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance:
Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available:
1 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for an experienced candidate to lead the Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) for the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) program within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, AZ.
This position reports to the Launch Vehicles Business Unit Chief Engineer and works in concert with the GPI Program Management team to execute program objectives.
As the leader of the OCE, you will manage a staff of product specific Chief Engineers and hold the primary technical responsibility for the program.
You will partner with Program Engineering Managers (PEM's) and Chief Engineers to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions that fully comply with customer requirements.
You will co-lead the development and execution of technical reviews.
This role also includes helping ensure proper allocation and coordination of engineering resources through the program IPT structure.
Support Program Management team with broad technical experience and down-and-in technical guidance to support PEMs and product specific chief engineers.
Act as the primary technical interface to the customer, and maintain strong working relationships with the Customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the Customer.
Support high-rate production through design to cost initiatives Deliver quick and thorough resolution of non-conformances and other challenges that might arise, including leading failure investigations and presentation of findings to internal and customer review boards.
Act as a motive force to implement Digital Transformation efforts.
Bring mature engineering leadership to the coordination and performance of internal reviews like ERB, CCB, IFRR and design reviews.
Ensure coordination between programs on common technical issues and strategic initiatives.
Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and Customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries.
Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements.
Actively participate and guide proposal and RFI responses.
Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of GPI Chief Engineer.
Basic Qualifications:
This position requires 16+ Years of related experience with a Bachelors of Science in Engineering; 14+ Years with Masters; 12+ Years with PhD.
Position requires 100% on-site presence.
Must have an active U.S.
Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Technical leadership experience or previous Chief Engineer experience.
Experience in Weapons Systems to include design, operation, and production Experience with integrated system management and broad technical oversight.
Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes.
Self-starter who can drive technical decisions.
U.S Citizenship.
Ability to travel 25%.
Preferred Qualifications This position requires a BS degree in Engineering plus 20 (twenty) years of related experience is preferred.
Familiarity with the MDA organization and its methods of technical execution and review.
Experience with multiple types of launch platforms.
Experience with tactical execution of field operations.
Experience with the functional management of PEMs and Chief Engineers.
Supervisory or management responsibilities for projects engaged in research and/or product development in more than one engineering discipline.
Salary Range:
$175,600 - $263,400 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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