Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 1 month ago
Systems Engineer - Level 5
United States-Arizona-Chandler
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $229K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, seeking multiple Systems Engineers - Level 5 to join their Program Engineering Management team within Launch Systems. The role involves leading technical management for advanced interceptor systems, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with internal and customer requirements.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Decompose high-level missile interceptor requirements to create A-spec and B-spec requirements for sub-systems
Influence and review the design, test, and production of missile interceptor components in the areas of avionics, missile structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, or modeling & simulation
Perform missile system architecture trade studies
Provide technical direction for all phases of programs from inception through completion
Support and guide the definition and maturation of a missile technical maturation plan
Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract
Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program challenges and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and Customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries. Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Engineering degree plus 12 years of experience; Master of Science Engineering degree plus 10 years of experience
Must have an active Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizen
Ability to Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year)
Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years directly related experience in project management
Position is in Chandler, AZ and requires 100% on-site support
Direct internal as well as external customer interface experience
Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence with customers and all levels of management
Experience developing project cost and schedules and managing efforts via EVMS
Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team
Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management
Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget
Multi-disciplinary engineering experience -or- system engineering experience
Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Program Manager
Preferred
Direct related experience on missile programs
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) management experience
Experience with missile systems including field operations
Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: avionics, missile structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, modeling & simulation of interceptor subsystems
Track record of translating high-level interceptor system performance requirements into A- and B- level specifications for sub-systems
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase