Sr Staff Systems Engineer (AHT)

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.

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 Defense Systems is currently seeking a Sr. Staff Engineer Systems (T39506) to serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead for the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program General Electronic Unit (GEU).

This position can be located at our Northridge, CA, Linthicum, MD or Tucson, AZ, locations.

There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.

Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.

In this critical role, the Sr. Staff Engineer Systems will lead a cross-functional team through the development, validation and transition to production of the SiAW General Electronic Unit (GEU). The selected candidate will serve as the technical authority, driving system-level decisions and ensuring that all requirements are met. The selected candidate will act as the primary interface with internal stakeholders, and business leadership to ensure the successful development, integration, and test program for the USAF SiAW Program.

Success in this role will reflect extensive experience in leading and managing technical teams through all phases of the engineering development lifecycle for RF-centric systems such as RADAR and Electronic Warfare (EW). Experience with system architecture and design, sensor performance simulation and analysis are necessary as this position will require technical leadership and know-how in developing and transitioning concepts from Technology Development to Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) to Full Rate Production. Skills and experience in multi-discipline engineering, systems integration and test are preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) for the General Electronic Unit.

• Serve as the Technical Authority for all aspects of the technical efforts across the business unit’s program portfolio.

• Support internal program and business leadership by preparing and delivering technical briefs, program reviews, risk assessments, and product roadmaps.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the GEU subsystem, working closely with program management, supply chain management, and engineering functional management to align the technical execution and deliverables with overall business objectives.

• Serve as the Technical Authority to government and customer stakeholders by preparing and briefing status of development and production, risks, and product roadmaps during customer meetings.

• Provide clear technical direction to the cross-functional engineering team, ensuring development and production goals are met, risks are mitigated, and issues are driven to timely closure.

• Drive the definition, development, and allocation of requirements in support of design and manufacturability improvements, and ensure the seamless integration of upgrades into production programs.

• Act as the technical authority to technical readiness reviews, engineering change orders and related technical data package revisions, root-cause and correction actions (RCCA), and continuous improvement activities.

• Support proposal development and substantiation of related contract activities.

• Identify capital, facility, and other resource requirements to secure discretionary funding to support development and transition to production needs.

• Coach and develop team by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent with 14 Years with Bachelors; 12 Years with Masters; 9 Years with PhD.

• Prior IPT/Cam experience

• Prior experience as primary technical lead in development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, or other RF-centric systems and subsystems.

• Prior experience serving as organization spokesperson on advanced projects with direct impact on the business performance objectives.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with related disciplines and teams.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a track record of developing innovative solutions.

• US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.

• Experience with estimating tasking including authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Proposals.

• Demonstrated history of technical progression leading to engineering leadership position.

• Experience in Missile Development and/or Airborne Systems.

• Experience in transition from Technology Development to EMD, EMD to Limited Rate Production and product life-cycle engineering. 

• Experience in EVM

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*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest. 

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Salary Range: $162,500.00 - $282,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.