Deputy Chief Engineer Training and Support Equipment

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

1d•$166,500 - $249,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Training and Support Equipment - Deputy Chief Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals on our Aeronautics Engineering Leadership. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida. Northrop Grumman is looking for a Training and Support Equipment Deputy Chief Engineer to oversee and drive execution for the Training and Ground Systems IPT within TACAMO Program of the SCS Business Unit of the Global Surveillance Division part of the Aeronautics Sector. The Training and Support Equipment Deputy Chief Engineer maintains cognizance over technical design activities within the assigned portion of the IPT for the NG and Supplier scope and ensures the program integration of the Suppliers information is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainability of the required products. Working with the IPT Program manager, the Chief Engineer ensures the decisions on the configuration of the deliverable product and the technical approaches achieve expected system performance, enables long-term program sustainment, and meets technical requirements as they support the Supplier Solution inclusion in the SETR Process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, FCA, PCA). The successful applicant will have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Vehicle aircraft systems including mission computing, communications, Product Support, Support Equipment. In addition, leadership and communication skills are important to help drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to leadership supporting Liaison Engineering with Suppliers. Experience and ability to work Spiral Development concepts across multiple fields including software, and integration and test is required. Familiarity with tactical weapon system System Engineering, software development, avionics integration laboratories, flight test, and associated data analysis and reduction is required. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a (STEM) discipline AND 14 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Master’s degree AND 12 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Ph.D. AND 9 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems
Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems with Product Support (Support Equipment ) for air vehicle systems
Must have familiarity with leading small - medium technical development and the ability to lead the Supplier reviews of technical data/performance, trade study and technical decisions and wok integration into the main NGC technical solution driving actions to closure with design team
Must have the experience in supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD and scope discussions for technical lines between organization, deliverables and expectations
Experience with all levels of requirement development (Weapons system, SSS, SSDS, Supplier requirements with previous SETR Experience (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA) and Testing for requirement sell off
At minimum, an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Human Factor for Human input device design for working with Trainers and Support Equipment
Experience with Supplier Subsystem development and integration of a subsystem to be used on a A/C platform
Experience with the NAVAIR SETR Process for PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR
Active Top Secret Clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years)

Responsibilities

Oversee and drive execution for the Training and Ground Systems IPT within TACAMO Program of the SCS Business Unit of the Global Surveillance Division part of the Aeronautics Sector.
Maintain cognizance over technical design activities within the assigned portion of the IPT for the NG and Supplier scope.
Ensure the program integration of the Suppliers information is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainability of the required products.
Ensure decisions on the configuration of the deliverable product and the technical approaches achieve expected system performance, enables long-term program sustainment, and meets technical requirements as they support the Supplier Solution inclusion in the SETR Process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, FCA, PCA).
Help drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to leadership supporting Liaison Engineering with Suppliers.
Work Spiral Development concepts across multiple fields including software, and integration and test.
Provide technical leadership and accountability for Supplier / Partner teams and technical oversight and support for the solution development through verification.