Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Sr. Staff Engineering Systems Architect - R10214360
Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Chief Technical Architect for the Mission Data Management Operating Unit, responsible for managing research and development efforts, ensuring technical alignment with strategic objectives, and leading technical collaboration across the organization.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts for the OU, to include IRAD proposals, planning, and oversight
Leading cross organization technical collaboration on IRAD and captures (cross BU, Division, Sector)
Ensuring the technical vision and roadmap for the OU are aligned to Business Unit (BU), Division, and Sector technology interests and strategic objectives
Ensuring that required processes and procedures are followed to ensure technical solutions across the OU meet quality standards
Consulting or leading technical solutioning for capture efforts and participating in proposal development and reviews
Ensuring appropriate collaboration between Chief Engineers across the OU and the programs that they represent
Will be the primary technical focal point for the OU Engineering Lead and the OU Director
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 14 years of experience – OR a master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience – OR a PhD with a minimum of 10 years of experience
Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance with ability to get TS/SCI clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite)
Experience leading or participating in the responses to 5+ proposal solicitations
IRAD planning / execution experience
Experience deploying solutions across multiple programs and encouraging cross-program knowledge sharing
Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information
Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop relevant solutions
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with technical and business leadership
Preferred
Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Advanced degree in STEM or technical management
Experience architecting solutions to meet DoD requirements
Experience leading the responses to proposal solicitations, including architecture definition, BOE generation, and written volume creation
Experience with program audits and subsequent responses
Experience with BAAs and RFI responses
Experience coordinating with external subcontractors and suppliers
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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