Hill AFB, Utah, USA
16 days ago
Manager Aeronautical Engineering 3 (Chief Engineer)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Division is currently seeking a Manager Aeronautical Engineering 3 (Chief Engineer) to support the Air Force Sustainment programs in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at our Hill AFB, UT campus.

Role Description & Responsibilities:

The Air Force Sustainment Chief Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the technical execution for all propulsion sustainment activities of MMIII and RSLP SRM propulsion motors, next phase proposal development, and program content growth.  This role will report to the Defense and Commercial Programs Engineering Director.

Serve as final design authority for the NG MMIII and RSLP product lines

Provide overall leadership, direction and applicable management to the Project Engineering team (to include coaching team members, resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating corrective actions)

Act as a technical focal point for the customer ensuring customer satisfaction with all technical efforts including participation in customer and government review boards

Provide input to and participation in Air Force customer escalation briefings up to the Pentagon and Congressional levels

Work on problem solving and failure investigations of technical issues

Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations

Work closely with the Program Manager to manage technical execution of the detailed program plan

Manage cost and schedule for the technical effort on the program

Work with Science & Engineering functional management to assure proper technical support

Provide technical direction on contract changes and Statement of Work negotiations

Drive technical excellence (by upholding technical standards for project, managing technical risks, supporting cost goals, and ensuring requirements compliance)

Champion company values, including safety, best practices and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications: 

BS degree in Engineering or related field required, MS preferred

PhD with  years’ experience, 4 MS with 6 years’ experience, or BS with 8 years’ experience 

Required Qualifications:

Supervisory: Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of formal or informal supervisory/ management/ team management/ leadership experience

Ability to travel:  Travel expectation of 5% – 10%

Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture

Must be qualify for or hold a DoD clearance

Experience Preferred:

Engineering leadership experience in solid rocket motor development, qualification, and production cycles

Candidate should have a minimum of 8 years in solid rocket motor design and manufacture experience.

Demonstrated credibility with internal and external customers

Proposal technical volume lead experience

MS preferred

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated experience with problem solving, problem investigation teams and critical decision making skills

Strong understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)

Demonstrated experience in generating technical solutions in the absence of complete customer requirements

Management of engineering scope as it pertains to budgeting and participation in EAC reviews

Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

Strong verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations

Demonstrated team leadership skills - leader of significant technical projects or investigations and management of multiple program tasks to schedule and budget Experience with the proposal process

Ability to qualify for DOD secret clearance

Excellent time management and organizational skills

An understanding of program management practices: establishing and executing to budgets and schedules.


Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Salary Range: $161,500.00 - $242,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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