Aerospace Systems Engineer

5 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Northrop Grumman is a global leader in the aerospace industry, with a rich history of innovation and technological advancements. As a Staff Chief Engineer at our San Diego facility, you will be part of a dynamic team that designs and develops cutting-edge systems for national defense and security.

The estimated salary range for this position is $165,000 to $247,600 per year, based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Systems Engineering organization as a Deputy Chief Engineer, supporting the development of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Providing technical direction, execution, and oversight of assigned capabilities within the Increment 2 development effort, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources efforts, and Foreign Military Sales Integrated Functional Capability qualification.
  • Facilitating technical support, review, and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
  • Supporting program reviews as an engineering review authority, assisting in the resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing).
  • Coordinating across programs and functions for common efficiencies and operational gains.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 12 years of related technical experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field and 10 years of related technical experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM field.
  • An understanding of the DoD design process and experience working with communication systems, networks, and architecture.
  • Able to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to excellence.



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