PSM OU Chief Systems Engineer Architect

Northrop Grumman•Lake Charles, LA

40d

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 Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Chief Technical Systems Engineering Architect for the Platform Systems Modernization (PSM) Operating Unit (OU). The preferred location for this position is the Northrop Grumman Lake Charles, LA office ; however, candidates will also be considered that are located at (or can relocate to) the Baltimore, MD area or the Oklahoma City, OK area. This position is the nexus of Business Development, Strategy, and Technology for the PSM OU, and includes the following responsibilities: Managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts for the OU, to include IRAD proposals, planning, and oversight. Lead cross organization technical collaboration on IRAD and captures (cross BU and Division). Ensure the technical vision and roadmap for the OU are aligned to Business Unit (BU), Division, and Sector technology interests and strategic objectives. Ensure that required processes and procedures are followed to ensure technical solutions across the OU meet quality standards. Consulting or leading technical solutioning for capture efforts and participating in proposal development and reviews. Ensuring appropriate collaboration technical leads across the OU and the programs that they represent. Will be the primary technical focal point for the OU Engineering Lead and the OU Director. Travel will be approximately 10% to 25% depending on where the selected Candidate is actually located. (Lake Charles, LA., Middle River, MD., or Oklahoma City, OK.)

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 14 years of experience - OR A Master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience - OR A PhD with a minimum of 9 years of experience
Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Experience leading or participating in the responses to 5+ proposal solicitations.
IRAD planning / execution experience.
Familiarity with aviation maintenance, integration, and modernization efforts across multiple platforms
Experience deploying solutions across multiple programs and encouraging cross-program knowledge sharing.
Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information.
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with technical and business leadership.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Advanced degree in STEM or technical management
Experience architecting solutions to meet DoD requirements.
Airworthiness experience including FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or equivalent US Navy NavDER authorizations
Experience leading the responses to proposal solicitations, including architecture definition, BOE generation, and written volume creation.
Experience with program audits and subsequent responses.
Experience with BAAs and RFI responses.
Experience coordinating with external subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts for the OU, to include IRAD proposals, planning, and oversight.
Lead cross organization technical collaboration on IRAD and captures (cross BU and Division).
Ensure the technical vision and roadmap for the OU are aligned to Business Unit (BU), Division, and Sector technology interests and strategic objectives.
Ensure that required processes and procedures are followed to ensure technical solutions across the OU meet quality standards.
Consulting or leading technical solutioning for capture efforts and participating in proposal development and reviews.
Ensuring appropriate collaboration technical leads across the OU and the programs that they represent.
Will be the primary technical focal point for the OU Engineering Lead and the OU Director.