Consultant Chief Engineer (AHT), Los Angeles

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TRAVEL: 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 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is looking for you to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit as a Consultant Chief Engineer of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program. This position will report to the Advanced Weapons Business Unit Director of Engineering.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA.

This role will serve as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements (systems engineering/software/support/test) and lead a multi-disciplined team managing the technical performance of the program meeting cost and schedule requirements including subcontracted elements.

Maintain cognizance over technical activities within and across contracts for requirements development, hardware/software design, integration, and verification/validation activities.
Provides technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results.
Facilitate technical support, review, and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
Support program reviews as an engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing)
Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives
Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, test, and sustainment of products for our customers and is compliant with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Support assessment of cost and schedule impacts of technical decisions
Be the technical liaison to the program manager to ensure successful execution to project budgets and schedules.
Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance.
Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements.
Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.
Act as customer interface for all technical and execution matters related to SiAW Program activity.

Staff Chief Engineer:
~ Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with 16 years of experience, or 14 years with a master's degree and 12 years of experience with a Ph.Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes
~ working knowledge of aircraft systems, missile systems, avionics, software systems, and their design drivers.
~ Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Working knowledge of integration of missile seekers, sensors, and software
Experience as technical lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in hardware/software integration of embedded systems
Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams

*It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.
Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
#The 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. 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. 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.