Consulting Inertial Instrument Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Los Angeles, CA

116d • $206,900 - $310,300

About The Position

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! We are looking for you to join our team as the IMU/IRU Operating Unit (OU) Consulting Chief Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. This position reports to the OU Engineering and Sciences Lead, with a dotted-line relationship to the Business Unit Chief Engineer and the OU Director. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This is fully onsite position located in Woodland Hills, CA working a 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 16 years, Master's degree with 14 years, or PhD with 12 years of relevant experience
• Extensive background in developing inertial measurement system specifications, requirements, and error budgets, demonstrating a deep understanding of performance metrics and integration challenges
• Proven experience leading technical execution on complex engineering initiatives while ensuring the quality and integrity of the product delivered by others
• Strong technical leadership skills, effectively interfacing with executives, customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and strategic delivery
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement comprehensive technical roadmaps that align with the organization's objectives
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
• Proven track record in identifying, assessing, and managing risks and opportunities within engineering programs
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to represent technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within the timeframe set by management
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, California

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in a Chief Engineer capacity or equivalent, overseeing the technical integrity of a product
• Demonstrated experience in capture management, successfully participating in business development and proposal efforts
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM), showcasing the ability to manage project budgets and performance metrics effectively
• Experience leading technical review processes and participating in Change/Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and innovation across engineering practices
• Current DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the OU Director on all technical activities and risk posture of programs
• Develop and drive the OU investment strategy and roadmap, aligning program-level technical decisions across multiple initiatives
• Provide technical leadership in solving complex engineering challenges, often taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving
• Review technical proposals and assess program milestones of programs and projects within the OU
• Play a pivotal role in business development and capture efforts, representing the OU to executives and high-profile external stakeholders
• Mentor program-level systems engineers and support their professional development
• Support technical design reviews within the OU, ensuring the integrity and executability of the technical baseline through collaboration with key stakeholders
• Ensure clarity and consistency of technical requirements, objectives, and constraints
• Collaborate with system architects to translate customer needs into system-level requirements, attributes, and performance measures
• Ensure adherence to engineering processes and risk posture
• Drive initiatives for process development, continuous improvement, and affordability within programs
• Manage product line risks and opportunities related to system performance, supporting the OU Director throughout the process
• Identify and promote reusable technical assets for organizational efficiency

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree