SCS Capture - Deputy Chief Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 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 is looking for a SCS Capture Deputy Chief Engineer to lead a Capture within the SCS Business Unit of the Global Surveillance Division, part of the Aeronautics Sector. This position is located on-site in Melbourne, FL.
The Chief Engineer maintains cognizance over technical activities within the assigned portion of the IPT for the capture program for driving design decisions, approach and baseline control while adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainability of the program approach. Working with the SCS Chief Engineer ensures the decisions on the configuration of the capture program and the technical approaches achieve expected system performance, enables long-term program sustainment, and meets technical requirements as they support the Supplier Solution inclusion in the SETR Process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, FCA, PCA) for the capture design approach.
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The successful applicant will have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems including vehicle design, mission computing, communications, sensors. In addition, leadership and communication skills are important to help drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to leadership. Experience and ability to work Agile concepts across multiple fields including software, and integration and test is required. Familiarity with tactical weapon system software development, avionics integration laboratories, flight test, and associated data analysis and reduction are required.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor's degree in a (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Master's degree AND 10 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Ph.D. AND 8 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems.
Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems including air vehicle, mission computing, communications, software and sensors.
Must have familiarity with leading medium-large technical development and the ability to lead the Supplier reviews of technical data/performance, trade study and technical decisions and wok integration into the main NGC technical solution driving actions to closure with design team.
Must have the experience in supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD and scope discussions for technical lines between organization, deliverables and expectations
Experience with Human Factor design for Human input device design for working with Vehicle layout and design approach
Experience with Requirement Development and Management supporting product, function, allocated baselines, A/C and Mission Failure Conditions for a mission processing Systems
Experience with all levels of requirement development (Weapons system, SSS, SSDS, Supplier requirements with previous SETR Experience (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA) and Testing for requirement sell off
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Top- Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Vehicle design integration with Supplier Subsystem development and integration of a subsystem to be used on an A/C platform
Experience with the SETR Process for PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR
Experience with proving technical leadership and accountability for development of capture documents for Supplier / Partner teams and technical oversite and support for the solution development through verification
Active Top-Secret Clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years).
Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00The 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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
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- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
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- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
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