Deputy Chief Engineer

4 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Deputy Chief Engineer - MQ-4C Triton Systems Engineering

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Chief Engineer to support our Systems Engineering organization. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the technical direction, execution, and oversight of assigned capabilities within the Increment 2 development effort, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) efforts, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) qualification.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical leadership for the contract, ensuring all engineering teams adhere to sound engineering processes, company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
  • Facilitating technical support, review, and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
  • Supporting program reviews as an engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing).
  • Coordinating across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains.
  • Making decisions that impact the organization's operations, and services.
  • Comprehending and analyzing complex problems and developing solutions.
  • Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills.
  • Problem-solving experience in a team environment.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8 years of related technical experience; Master's degree in a STEM field and 6 years of related technical experience, or PHD in a STEM field; 4 years of related technical experience.
  • Understanding of DoD design process.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Experience as SME, Technical lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Chief Engineer, or other engineering leadership role that demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with development programs.
  • Experience with communication systems, networks, and architecture.
  • Experience with DMS replacement evaluation, selection, and qualification.
  • Expertise understanding of the Design, Manufacturing, and Test process.
  • Expertise in systems development, integration, and test.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams.
  • Experience in Root Cause Investigation & Corrective Action Development.
  • Experience with Quality Assurance, Configuration and Data Management.
  • Experience managing external suppliers.
  • Experience in conducting trade studies.
  • Experience with flight critical management systems.
  • Demonstrated success as a Chief Engineer or Deputy Chief Engineer.
  • Post graduate degree in STEM or technical management.
  • Experience in Agile hardware/software programs.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Expect 25% Travel.

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