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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Systems Engineer - Level 5 - R10214961

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$153K/yr - $229K/yr

10+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is hiring multiple Systems Engineers - Level 5 to join their Program Engineering Management team. The role involves leading the technical management for the development of advanced interceptor systems and guiding a multi-disciplinary team through design, qualification, and production phases.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Missile System TechnologiesEarned Value Management SystemProject ManagementMulti-disciplinary EngineeringTechnical LeadershipCustomer InterfaceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem Solving

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