Consulting Chief Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. 

We are looking for you to join our team as a Consulting Chief Engineer based out of San Diego, CA. As a Consulting Chief Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. We continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and team performance.

What You'll Get to Do:

The F-35 CNI Portfolio Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical direction, execution, and oversight of all aspects of engineering within the F35 CNI Development programs including design, development, implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of product to the customer.   They are responsible for ensuring the programs in the portfolio are aligned technically to the overall vision and strategy.  

Duties include the following:

• Work alongside the Department Manager and support the Portfolio Director in technological roadmaps for the F-35 platform
• Oversees and directs program Chief Engineers and technical teams within the F35 CNI Development Department
• Responsible for supervision/mentorship of program Chief Engineers
• Develop and manage technical relationships with customers to ensure ongoing success
• Supports program execution as definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements (hardware/software/support/test).
• Maintains cognizance over technical activities within and across programs for requirements development, hardware/software design, integration, and verification/validation activities
• Solves technical problems and provides solutions that are technically sound and programmatically executable
• Provides technical status and assessment to the Portfolio Director and Department Managers. Supports assessment of cost and schedule impacts of technical decisions
• Ensures program is adhering to engineering processes and best practices in design, development, fabrication/assembly, test, and sustainment of products for both internal and external customers and is compliant with company policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Ensures design products transition smoothly to Production & Sustainment
• Coordinates with functional organization to ensure execution of program statement of work and technical program requirements are met
• Supports business captures toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives
• Supports pursuit/proposal efforts by leading or by appointing the appropriate SME, in the development of technical execution strategy and architectures to meet customer objectives
• Owns the F-35 CNI System Technical Baseline
• Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives
• Identify and insert reusable technologies and design products for current and future programs

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field & 16+ years of related technical experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM field & 14+ years of related technical experience, or PHD in a STEM field & 12+ years of related technical experience
• Experience in systems development, integration, and test 
• Experience in Root Cause Investigation and Corrective Action Development
• Understanding of DoD design process
• Experience in conducting trade studies
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain F35 Program Access
• Experience as SME, Technical lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Chief Engineer, or other engineering leadership role that demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams
• Expertise understanding of design, manufacturing, and test processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post graduate degree in STEM or technical management
• Demonstrated success in leading technical development of complex RF based electronic systems and subsystems
• Domain expertise in communication, navigation, or identification systems
• Familiarity with architecture development
• Knowledge of earned value management

Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00

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.

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.