Chief Engineer of Systems Development

4 days ago


Hermosa Beach, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience developing and managing the technical baseline associated with new capability insertions of aircraft systems. Primary role is focused on Air Vehicle and Mission Systems Software (SW) development, Avionics Hardware (HW) Development, and HW/SW Functional Integration. Secondary involvement with Air Vehicle Structures & Subsystems development, Production & Postproduction Fleet implementation approaches, and Flight Test Verification activities will also be a consideration. A strong knowledge in Systems Engineering Concepts, Systems Software, Power & Thermal Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mission Computing, and Communications engineering concepts is also preferred. In addition, leadership and communication skills are essential to help drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to executive leadership.

Responsibilities:
  • Technical authority for the F-35 Center Fuselage Development & New Capabilities Statement of Work (SOW) supporting Block Four Technology Insertion
  • Maintains technical baseline and oversees technical activities for the Development Operating Unit (OU) IPT within the F-35 Enterprise
  • Ensure work is being executed to sound Sector, Division & Program Engineering Processes & Tools
  • Ensure products are meeting customer requirements and quality expectations within given timelines and affordability targets
  • Responsible for configuration management and managing change through a program Class I / II change process
  • Overseeing preparation, review, approval, and execution of affordable engineering and/or development engineering change proposals (ECPs)
  • Executing a robust system engineering approach and maximizing reuse across other Air programs support systems to optimize affordability
  • Customer collaboration and cultivation for the Development SOW through Prime and Government counterparts
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 14 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM and 12 years of relevant experience; OR a Ph.D. in STEM and 9 years of relevant experience
  • 5 years of previous technical or programmatic management or leadership experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience developing aircraft systems and ability to demonstrate basic concept knowledge
  • Familiarity with leading technical proposals and ability to lead customers through technical content reviews
  • Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience on the F-35 Program Air Vehicle Development Teams
  • Experience leading Air Vehicle Development for new or existing Military Aircraft Platforms
  • Experience leading Hardware and Software integration from development through test
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools implementation and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) management concepts
  • Understanding of Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) and engineering releases processes utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations
  • Ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds across multiple support functions
  • Knowledge of ITAR, International Licensing Requirements and procedures


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