Senior Staff Chief Engineer - Stand-in Attack Weapon Program

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Staff Chief Engineer of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) Program to join our team at Northrop Grumman. This role is pivotal in leading the technical authority for all aspects of engineering on the SiAW program. As a Senior Staff Chief Engineer, you will oversee a multi-disciplined team and ensure the technical performance of the program meets cost and schedule requirements. This position is based on-site in Northridge, CA, and involves a commitment to excellence in engineering practices.

What You'll Do

• Lead the technical baseline and oversee technical activities across multiple contracts within the SiAW Program.
• Maintain oversight of requirements development, hardware/software design, integration, and verification/validation activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers in systems engineering principles.
• Chair technical meetings including requirements reviews, design reviews, and readiness reviews.
• Support program reviews as an engineering authority and assist in resolving engineering challenges.
• Drive process development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program efficiency.
• Act as the technical liaison for the program manager to ensure successful execution of project budgets and schedules.
• Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing and articulate project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a STEM-related discipline with 14 years of experience, or 12 years with a master’s degree, or 10 years with a Ph.D.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills and the ability to make sound technical judgments.
• Experience in system engineering processes and leading design, production, and integration of complex systems.
• Background in aerospace systems, including aircraft and missile systems.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience in Air Launched Weapon/Missile Systems Development.
• Knowledge of integration of missile seekers, sensors, and software.
• Experience as a technical lead or in a leadership role within a program office.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage and life/disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Join us at Northrop Grumman and be part of a team that is making history. If you are looking to advance your career as a Senior Staff Chief Engineer in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply today!