Director 1 - Launch Systems Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

89d•$176,100 - $264,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is looking for a Director 1 – Launch Systems Chief Engineer to join the LGM-35A Sentinel Office of the Chief Engineer in our Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah. The role involves executing the priorities of the SDS Office of the Chief Engineer with a focus on the Launch Systems Business Unit, which includes Sentinel Launch Infrastructure, Support Equipment, and MMIII Sustainment activities. The Chief Engineer will ensure the program adheres to sound engineering processes in the development, verification, production, and sustainment of products, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. A key responsibility is to ensure an achievable technical baseline that balances technical performance with cost and schedule, with a particular focus on Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures. The role also involves supporting various Program Management Team (PMT) meetings, resolving cross-team disconnects, supporting strategic SDS Sector initiatives, championing long-term technical objectives, and supporting technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners. Additional responsibilities include supporting hardware deep dives, identifying engagement opportunities, and mentoring high-potential technical leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with at least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or Master’s and 8 years’ of experience.
Experience formally leading engineering teams and/or organizations.
Demonstrated performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for an engineering development project or systems integration project.
Advanced knowledge within a single engineering discipline and experience across disciplines.
Strong understanding and application of complex engineering tools and processes (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation must have been completed within last 5 years
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

16 years of STEM-focused experience
ICBM or complex system of systems experience
Experience in the management and delivery of MILCON projects
Experience across the development lifecycle from concept through verification, production, operations, support and retirement
Experience with the deployment of systems
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience
Experience with incremental fielding approaches (e.g. Integrated Functional Capability (IFC))
Experience in managing customer and/or supplier relationships
Prior experience interfacing with USAF leadership personnel
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

Responsibilities

Execute the priorities of the SDS Office of the Chief Engineer with a focus on the Launch Systems Business Unit which includes the Sentinel Launch Infrastructure, Support Equipment and MMIII Sustainment activities
Ensure the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, verification, production and sustainment of products for our customers and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards.
Ensure an achievable technical baseline that provides technical performance balanced with cost and schedule. Particular focus is given to Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures.
Support Program Management Team (PMT) meetings, including but not limited to: Technical Review Board (TRB), Weapons System Working Group (WSWG), Configuration Control Board (CCB), Program Management Review (PMR), Scrumban, Risk & Opportunity Management Board (ROMB).
Work horizontally to resolve disconnects across teams to ensure design decisions meet system performance.
Support strategic SDS Sector initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-program technical reviews.
Champion long-term strategic technical objectives within Sentinel and at the SDS division level.
Support strategically valuable technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners.
Support hardware and deliverable-focused deep dives for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across SDS
Identify opportunities for and support of engagement activities across all IPTs.
Identify and mentor high potential technical leaders.