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The Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical direction and execution of all aspects of engineering on a program including design, development, implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of product to the customer. The Chief Engineer is the technical leader for the program engineering team, and also serves as technical advisor to the program manager. The Chief Engineer is typically the primary technical point-of-contact to the customer. The Chief Engineer coordinates across the program's Systems Engineering team and other engineering teams. The Chief Engineer ensures that all engineering teams adhere to sound engineering processes, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage the technical development and direction for all aspects of engineering on a program including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of product to a customer.
- Collect and provide required data for Northrop Grumman MS program reporting of engineering performance.
- Serve as the technical authority for the program, including serving as chair of the Technical Review Board.
- Serve as engineering team liaison for communications to/from Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, customers, and other functional organizations.
- Oversee technical content for system design reviews (SDR) (e.g., System Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), System Verification Review (SVR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR)) including entrance and exit criteria.
- Ensure integration of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Ensure overall technical quality and performance for all engineering content for the program.
- Ensure the program adheres to sound engineering processes in development, production, test, and sustainment in accordance with company policies, processes, and quality standards.
- Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within their associated programs.
- Collaborate and arbitrate if required with all Product Team Leads to resolve engineering conflicts.
- Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance.
- Perform any program specific responsibilities allocated to the role by the engineering functional and program management.
- Coordinate between the System Architect, SEIT Lead, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, A Master's degree with 12 years of experience or a PhD with 9 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields. 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active DoD Secret clearance required.
- Experience leading technical teams.
- Experience in systems development, integration, and test.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to work on-site full-time in a program area.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in STEM or technical management.
- Domain expertise in defense electronic systems.
- Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management.
- Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
- 401k.
- Educational Assistance.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
- Paid Time Off.
- Health & Wellness Resources.
- Employee Discounts.
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This position is contingent upon transfer of DoD Secret Clearance.
Salary Range: $174,800 - $262,200.
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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