Consulting Space Vehicle Chief Engineer – Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required (Space/Satellite Systems)

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 Space Systems is seeking a Space Vehicle Chief Engineer (CE) to serve as the technical leader for a Tactical Space Systems (TSD) National Security Systems (NSS) program. The Chief Engineer (CE) will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting the design, development, Integration, test, launch and mission operations of a Space Vehicle.  The CE has technical oversight for the program.

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.

This position is located in Gilbert, AZ

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline
• 20+ Years with Bachelors in Science; 18+ Years with Masters; 15+ Years with PhD
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Experience in systems development, integration, and test 
• Ability to effectively interface with program leadership, functional management, customers, and technical subject matter experts
• Must have US Citizenship with active or current TS/SCI Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management
• Domain expertise spacecraft and space systems

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Salary Range: $171,400 USD - $207,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.