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Sentinel – Gbsd – Deputy Chief Engineer

Sentinel – Gbsd – Deputy Chief Engineer

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationHill AFB, UT, USA, Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Offutt AFB, NE, USA, Huntsville, AL, USA, El Segundo, CA, USA
Salary$118600 – $178000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with master’s degree; 4 years with PhD
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds
  • Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and stakeholders across multiple Integrated Product Teams and Suppliers
  • Experience leading design, production, and integration of complex systems
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
  • Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
  • Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools
  • Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
  • Must be able and willing to travel up to 25% as a part of the role

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership in Design and Development of the Secondary Launch Platform (SLP-A)
  • Drive technical execution in support of major program events
  • Collaboration within the Office of the Chief Engineer to deliver exceptional customer value
  • Focusing horizontally on resolving high-level Systems challenges
  • Driving technical execution with an emphasis on SLP-A
  • Ensuring execution of overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule
  • Supporting strategic SDS Division initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews
  • Driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners
  • Utilizing Model-Based Engineering to deliver a highly sustainable Weapon System
  • Advising program technical leadership on program, schedule, and technical matters

Preferred Qualifications

  • ICBM ground system, command and control, communication, or complex aerospace systems experience
  • Experience with USAF/USN aircraft certification, integration, and testing
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Experience leading the performance of technical tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a chief engineer or technical lead