Director 1 – System Integration & Test Chief Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

36d•$193,800 - $290,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems sector is looking for a Director 1 – System Integration & Test Chief Engineer to join the Sentinel Office of the Chief Engineer in our Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah. This role will execute the priorities of the SDS Office of the Chief Engineer with a focus on system level Integration & Test. The selected candidate will 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. They will ensure an achievable technical baseline that provides technical performance balanced with cost and schedule, with particular focus given to Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures. The role involves supporting 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), Risk & Opportunity Management Board (ROMB). The candidate will work horizontally to resolve disconnects across teams to ensure design decisions meet system performance, and support strategic SDS Sector initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-program technical reviews. This position will champion long-term strategic technical objectives within Sentinel and at the SDS division level, and support strategically valuable technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners. The role also includes supporting hardware and deliverable-focused deep dives for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across SDS, identifying opportunities for and supporting engagement activities across all IPTs, and identifying 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.
Experience formally leading engineering teams and/or organizations
Demonstrated performance executing integration (make it work) and test (prove it) on an engineering development program.
Demonstrated experience with agile software/hardware integration
Experience in incremental verification of capabilities including integration and testing of initial and follow-on verification and fielding events
Experience 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.
Experience with 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

Nice To Haves

16 years of STEM-focused experience
Demonstrated ability to identify a complex problem, clearly communicate the problem statement and develop actionable solutions.
Complex system of systems integration and test experience
Experience across the development lifecycle from concept through verification, production and fielding
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 system level Integration & Test
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), 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.