Chief Engineer - Level 6

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

37d • Onsite

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 Space Sector is searching for a Deputy Chief Engineer - Level 6 to join the Space Based Interceptor team within Launch Systems located in Chandler, AZ. You will join the staff of Chief Engineers and Program Engineering Managers that support program execution of ongoing interceptor development activities including test and flight operations. You provide technical oversight of an interceptor development and ensure proper allocation and coordination of engineering resources through an IPT structure. You will lead the development and execution of technical reviews. You will team with IPT leads to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative Engineering solutions. You will ensure subsystem and supporting technology development achieves program success and look for opportunities to leverage common design and products. The Deputy Chief Engineer leads the technical management for development of a Space Based Interceptor. The Deputy Chief Engineer guides a multi-disciplinary team that defines the performance requirements, design, qualification, test, and production of interceptors. The Deputy Chief Engineer provides technical leadership of the multidisciplinary engineering team to successfully complete the required design and mission reviews, ensures compliance with both internal and customer requirements, executes timely completion of customer deliverables, and leads resolution of significant technical issues. The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge regarding interceptor system technologies and operations while working in a fast-paced development program. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex problems are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science - Engineering degree plus 14 years of experience; Master of Science Engineering degree plus 12 years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year).
• Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years directly related experience in project management.
• Position is in Chandler, AZ and requires 100% on-site support.
• Direct internal as well as external customer interface experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence with customers and all levels of management.
• Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team.
• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience -or- system engineering experience.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Deputy Chief Engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience on missile programs.
• Experience with missile systems including field operations.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: avionics, missile structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, modeling & simulation of missile interceptor subsystems.
• Track record of translating high-level interceptor system performance requirements into A- and B- level specifications for sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Program Chief Engineer and supports the Program Manager.
• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion.
• Help the team achieve 100% mission success.
• Support Program Management team with broad missile interceptor experience and down-and-in technical guidance to support PEMs and product specific chief engineers.
• Influence and review the design, test, and production of missile interceptor components in the areas of avionics, missile structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, or modeling & simulation.
• Maintain working relationships with the Customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the Customer.
• Guide teams preparing for flight operations with rapid review of change engineering.
• 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.
• Support and guide the definition and maturation of a missile technical maturation plan.
• Bring mature engineering leadership to the coordination and performance of internal reviews like ERB, CCB, IFRR and design reviews.
• Support Flight operations as Program CE at Launch Site.
• 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.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Program Deputy Chief Engineer.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees