Principal Engineering Management Job

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 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. Northrop Grumman Space Sector is hiring a Chief Engineer - Level 5 to join the Program Engineering Management team within the Launch Systems located in Chandler, AZ. The position is in Chandler, AZ and requires 100% on-site support.The Staff Chief Engineer will work with all the programs in the AP portfolio, supporting program execution of ongoing development activities, production, flight operations, and new business capture. This role supports the AP Chief Engineer with technical oversight of multiple programs and a multidisciplinary engineering team to successfully complete the required design and mission reviews; ensure compliance with both internal and customer requirements; ensure timely completion of customer deliverables, and lead the resolution of significant technical issues. As Staff Chief Engineer for Advanced Programs, you will be responsible for verifying that technical reviews meet central engineering standards. You will partner with Program Engineering Management Teams and Chief Engineers to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions. 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.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.Provide mature engineering leadership for the coordination and performance of internal reviews such as ERB, FRB, IFRR, and design reviews.Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries. Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Chief EngineerBasic QualificationsBachelor’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.S. citizen.Ability to travel occasionally (6-8 trips/year).Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication with customers and all levels of management.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.Preferred QualificationsExperience with tactical weapon missile systems including design, test, integration, and field operations is desired.We offer 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.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. 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. 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. Full time