Chief Engineer - Level 5

About the role

The position supports the Advanced Programs Chief Engineer. You are responsible for the successful technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs in accordance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures. Help all Advanced Programs achieve 100% mission success. Support the Program Management Team with broad technical experience and detailed (down-and-in) technical guidance to support engineering. Support business development for new program proposals. Maintain working relationships with the customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the customer. Act as a driving force to implement prioritized Digital Transformation efforts as directed by the LS business unit.

Responsibilities

• Ensure coordination between programs on common technical issues and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries.
• Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements.
• Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Chief Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizen.
• Ability to travel occasionally (6-8 trips/year).
• Must have a minimum of 12 years of directly related experience, including evidence of technical leadership.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication with customers and all levels of management.
• Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team.
• Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes, and configuration management.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and properly mitigate risk.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience or systems engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with tactical weapon missile systems including design, test, integration, and field operations is desired.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Technical expertise in design standards, procurement processes, and configuration management.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and properly mitigate risk.
• Multi-disciplinary engineering experience or systems engineering experience.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

Schedule

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.