Systems Chief Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Chief Engineer to support our Armament Systems business site in Mesa, AZArmament Systems is a leading supplier of integrated medium-caliber weapon systems for land, air and sea platforms through its world-renowned Bushmaster line of automatic cannons produced at its Mesa, Arizona facility.Role Description:This position is a senior engineering leadership role in the Medium Caliber Gun Systems Group within Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. As a leader in Guns Engineering, the Systems Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical excellence of all medium caliber product lines and drives execution of development programs and well as supporting production and customers. This position is located in Mesa, Arizona.ResponsibilitiesThis position carries the following set of primary responsibilities:Reports to the head of engineering at the Mesa Arizona site and is responsible for the technical excellence of the medium caliber guns systems product linesProvides outstanding leadership on development programs including resolving highly complex technical problemsIs the final engineering technical authority for assigned productsEnsures pertinent design factors such as contractual, environmental, cost, schedule, technical performance, system integration, producibility, interchangeability, and material requirements are considered during new product developmentLeads failure investigations and associated corrective actionsActs as a technical interface to external customers, and forms working relationships with representatives of external technical organizations.Works closely with project engineering and program management to meet overall program objectivesShares knowledge with other engineersProvides mentoring to other engineersProvides guidance to staff on interpretation of operating procedures and process documentsDrives continuous improvement of engineering tools, methods and technical capabilitiesLeads and coordinates continuous improvement projects benefiting the department and other functionsBasic Requirements:BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering15 years of design and development experience in the defense or aerospace industries5+ years of project or program leadershipDemonstrated ability to resolve difficult technical problemsDesign and development experience in highly integrated mechanical / electrical systemsFamiliarity with engineering drawings including GD&T, ANSI Y14.5Understanding of design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM)Experience in performing failure analysis and driving implementation of robust corrective actionExperiencing writing and reviewing test plans, procedures and reportsStrong oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated strength in technical writingU.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret ClearancePosition may require domestic and international travel,