Deputy Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman

73d • $147,700 - $221,500

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 currently seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer that will be responsible for technical execution in the continued manufacturing and support, including modernization, of the Fleet Ballistic Missile hardware primarily produced at the Magna, UT facility. This position will sit at our Magna, UT location with weekly assignments in Promontory and Clearfield, UT sites.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field, or 10 years with a Master's Degree
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DOD Secret clearance
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
• Technical excellence, collaboration/teamwork, and trustworthiness are required
• Ability to see the larger picture for the system as a whole and contribute to decisions that will strengthen the long-term success of the FBM program
• Experience in EPLM, MRB, configuration management, qualification protocol, and change board presentations is helpful
• Participation and experience in problem analysis boards is helpful
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and to self-manage a dynamic demanding workload required
• Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills are a must
• Detailed scope/schedule/budget planning skills are required
• Nozzle, Igniter, Case, RMA, and supply chain experience being sought

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders
• Manage/facilitate project technical requirements
• Propose advanced technical solutions to implement for complex challenges
• Follow projects through to realization
• Facilitate risk reduction and opportunity realization to support successful program goals within compliant procedures and standards
• Coordinate within the Tri-party customers at a deputy chief level

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree