Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 month ago
Sr. Staff Lead IMU Systems Engineer
United States-California-Woodland Hills
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $289K/yr
14+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, and they are seeking a seasoned technical leader to join their team as the lead IMU/IRU Systems Engineer. The role involves overseeing technical operations, driving strategic initiatives, and providing high-level leadership in addressing complex engineering challenges.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the IMU/IRU OU Chief Engineer on technical activities and overall risk posture for programs
Develop and execute the OU investment strategy and roadmap, aligning technical decisions across multiple initiatives
Provide high-level technical leadership in addressing complex engineering challenges, often engaging directly in problem-solving
Lead the definition, validation, and integration of high‑performance IMU/IRU hardware and algorithms
Serve as the technical authority for IMU architecture trade‑offs, guiding cross‑functional teams through sensor selection, mechanical integration, and design
Evaluate technical proposals and assess program milestones across various projects within the OU
Contribute to business development activities, representing the OU to executives and key external stakeholders
Mentor and support the professional growth of systems engineers within the OU
Support technical design reviews, ensuring the integrity and executability of the technical baseline through collaboration with key stakeholders
Ensure clarity and consistency of technical requirements, objectives, and constraints
Collaborate with system architects to translate customer needs into system-level requirements, attributes, and performance measures
Ensure adherence to established engineering processes
Drive initiatives for process development, continuous improvement, and affordability within programs
Manage product line risks and opportunities related to system performance
Identify and promote reusable technical assets for organizational efficiency
Qualification
Required
14 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline; 12 years of experience with a Masters of Science in a STEM discipline or 10 years of experience with a PhD
Extensive background in developing inertial measurement system specifications, requirements, and error budgets, demonstrating a deep understanding of performance metrics and integration challenges
Proven experience leading technical execution on complex engineering initiatives while ensuring the quality and integrity of the product delivered by others
Strong technical leadership skills, effectively interfacing with executives, customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and strategic delivery
Demonstrated ability to create and implement comprehensive technical roadmaps that align with the organization's objectives
Experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
Proven track record in identifying, assessing, and managing risks and opportunities within engineering programs
Strong communication skills, with the ability to represent technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within the timeframe set by management
Full-time onsite availability in Woodland Hills, California
Preferred
Proven track record of delivering flight qualified IMU solutions for DoD or commercial aerospace programs, with hands on experience in performance testing, calibration, and integration into navigation grade platforms
Demonstrated expertise in the end-to-end design of inertial measurement units, including sensor physics, MEMS/FOG/HRG technology selection, error budget development, and hardware/software design
Extensive experience in senior technical leadership roles or equivalent, overseeing the technical integrity of complex systems
Demonstrated experience in capture management, successfully participating in business development and proposal efforts
Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Cost Account Management (CAM), showcasing the ability to manage project budgets and performance metrics effectively
Experience leading technical review processes and participating in Change/Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and innovation across engineering practices
Current DoD Secret security clearance
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