Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
PSM OU Chief Systems Engineer Architect - R10214409-2
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $245K/yr
9+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements with a focus on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Chief Technical Systems Engineering Architect to oversee Internal Research and Development efforts and ensure alignment of technical vision with strategic objectives for the Platform Systems Modernization Operating Unit.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts for the OU, to include IRAD proposals, planning, and oversight
Lead cross organization technical collaboration on IRAD and captures (cross BU and Division)
Ensure the technical vision and roadmap for the OU are aligned to Business Unit (BU), Division, and Sector technology interests and strategic objectives
Ensure 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 technical leads 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
Travel will be approximately 10% to 25% depending on where the selected Candidate is actually located. (Lake Charles, LA., Middle River, MD., or Oklahoma City, OK.)
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
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 9 years of experience
Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Experience leading or participating in the responses to 5+ proposal solicitations
IRAD planning / execution experience
Familiarity with aviation maintenance, integration, and modernization efforts across multiple platforms
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 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
Airworthiness experience including FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or equivalent US Navy NavDER authorizations
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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