Northrop Grumman

Deputy Chief Engineer - 5

Northrop Grumman$152K — $229K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12 years experience, Master’s degree with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years experience.
  • Must be eligible for U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
  • Experience handling energetic materials as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
  • Minimum of 3 years in Project Leadership roles.
  • At least 5 years of solid rocket motor design and manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Chief Engineer functions as delegated by the Chief Engineer.
  • Drive technical product development to meet program requirements.
  • Coordinate requirements compliance with the customer.
  • Support engineering involvement in new customer-directed requirements.
  • Manage engineering accountability including the 'Down and In' processes.
  • Act as the Sentinel S3 Representative for cross-program priorities.
  • Travel 5% - 10% as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Deputy Chief Engineer – Level 5 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.       

The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for establishment and execution of all technical aspects of Development, Qualification, and Production of the Stage Three (S3) Solid rocket motors and will work directly with the Chief Engineer.  In this role the Deputy Chief Engineer will manage the down and in of the technical products and aspects associated with the design, engineering & manufacturing development (EMD), and the follow-on production phases. 

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.  

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Perform all assigned Chief Engineer (CE) functions as delegated by the CE 

  • Drives technical product to meet program requirements 

  • Coordinates expected requirements compliance with customer 

  • Supports engineering involvement to new customer directed requirements and scope 

  • Manage the Down and In for engineering accountability 

  • Sentinel S3 Representative for cross program priority 

  • Ability to Travel expectation of 5% – 10% 

  • Other duties as assigned 

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.  

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.    

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance 

  • Ability to work with energetic materials as a U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and explosives; “Employee Possessor” – required 

  • Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of Project Leadership experience. 

  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in solid rocket motor design and manufacturing experience. 

  • Candidate must have demonstrated ability to: 

  • Plan and execute complex, fast paced projects 

  • Communicate technically complex topics and scenarios clearly and concisely 

  • Build relationships necessary to function efficient teams 

  • Be capable of actively and efficiently working multiple projects 

Preferred Qualifications:     

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

  • 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 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 

  • Knowledge and experience in System Engineering tools and disciplines 

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Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.  

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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1939
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