RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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's Defense Systems sector is looking for a Consulting Chief Engineer in our SDS Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Deputy Chief Engineer supporting the Secondary Launch Capability development within SDS. This role is essential to delivering this critical national security capability and will lead a large, cross-functional team as the down & in deputy supporting the SLC Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities include the following:

Provide technical leadership in Design and Development of the Secondary Launch Platform (SLP-A)

Drive technical execution in support of major program events

Collaborate within the Office of the Chief Engineer to deliver exceptional customer value

Focusing horizontally on resolving high-level systems challenges

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 and suppliers

Utilizing Model-Based Engineering to deliver a highly sustainable Weapon System

Advising program technical leadership on program, schedule, and technical matters

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

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 role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field and at least 16 years of systems and test experience, or Masters degree and 14 years experience

Experience in leading product development and test/demonstration team

Experience in system development, integration, and test

Must be a US 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 access to Special Access Programs (SAP) as a condition of continued employment

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

Experience with 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

Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

ICBM ground system, command and control, communication, or complex aerospace systems experience
Experience with USAF/USN aircraft certification, integration, and testing
Extensive experience in the development of complex system including hardware/software integration
Experience with rapid development including leveraging COTS solutions to accelerate timelines
Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret and special access clearance(SAP)
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 with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds

Primary Level Salary Range: $183,200.00 - $274,800.00The 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.