RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a
Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (USAF Sustainment Sub-IPT Lead) to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA!
This leadership position provides technical and cost/schedule management direction to all sustainment activities on RQ-4 USAF contracts and reports directly to the IPT lead.
Duties Include:- Responsible for Vehicle Engineering IPT management and CAM for all RQ-4 USAF sustainment contracts (i.e., repairs, IFC development and testing support, field support, sustaining engineering, CDRL development, and subcontracts scope)
- Manage daily execution of Vehicle Engineering activities on contract
- Responsible for EVM baselining, maintaining cost, holding schedule, and meeting technical performance
- Manage and provide technical oversight throughout the PoP
- Maintain staffing and ensure team taskings are prioritized appropriately
- Report execution status to USAF VE IPT Lead and Program Managers
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience.
- Demonstrated experience with sustaining engineering, field support, and/or aircraft repairs
- Active, in-scope US Government Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
Preferred Qualifications- Current EV certification
- Experience with CAM
- Prior experience leading a team and taking ownership of execution
Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
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.
