Sr Staff Systems Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr Staff Systems Engineer to join its team in Clearfield, Utah. The role leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the technical execution of Commercial Aircraft programs, meeting cost and schedule requirements, and serves as the technical authority for engineering across all program elements. The position emphasizes technical excellence, continuous improvement, and positive change. The engineer ensures sound engineering practices throughout product development, production, testing, and sustainment, in accordance with customer requirements, company policies, procedures, and quality standards. The role also applies subject-matter expertise in composite materials, aircraft structures, manufacturing processes, and tooling approaches. Travel of up to 10% may be required. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable period as determined by business needs; clearance is not required at the start.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant STEM degree and 14 years of engineering experience, or a Master of Science degree and 12 years of engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.
- Experience and competency in materials, processes, inspection methods, and tooling concepts for manufacturing composite components.
- Experience and competency executing time-critical projects through collaboration with customers and technical teams.
- Experience with requirements and contract terms and conditions for commercial aircraft programs.
- Experience interfacing and collaborating directly with customer representatives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Systems Engineering processes.
- Experience with the Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process.
- Experience supporting Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and proposals.
- Experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
- Experience planning, estimating, and executing NCTA projects.
- Experience with dimensional management and GD&T.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Control Account Manager (CAM) activities and the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Responsibilities
- Perform technical planning, lead execution, and ensure compliance with requirements.
- Ensure programs follow sound engineering processes in product development, production, testing, and sustainment, consistent with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Prepare cost estimates and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for changes and new Statements of Work.
- Lead resolution of technical problems, challenges, and manufacturing discrepancies; identify causes and implement corrective actions.
- Apply expertise in aircraft structural components and manufacturing processes to identify and lead continuous-improvement initiatives that reduce defect rates and improve cost performance.
- Assess and track risks and opportunities, ensure mitigation plans are executed, and pursue opportunities.
- Brief Program Management, customer leadership, and engineering leadership on assigned projects.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in composite materials, structures, manufacturing processes, and tooling approaches.
- Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and manage technical execution of Commercial Aircraft programs to meet cost and schedule requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
