Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer - 18318
Quick Summary
Ensure the engineering team adheres to sound engineering processes across all disciplines Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering IPTs (systems, air-vehicle, mission, software, test,
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Responsibilities
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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 16+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 14+ years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 12+ years of relevant experience
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Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
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12+ years of experience leading cross-functional engineering teams on missile or aerospace programs, with hands-on expertise in MBSE, PLM/CAD, configuration management, and DoD engineering standards
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Experience interpreting physics-based modeling and simulation results to influence design decisions and evaluate system performance
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Experience in building and leading high performing teams, strong business acumen, and ability to work effectively across multiple functions
Requirements
~1 min readExperience in cruise missile design, development, testing and transition to production
Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience interfacing with senior organizational and customer leadership
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Outstanding ability to build rapport and collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
Experience developing complex requirements and maintaining traceability throughout the lifecycle
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting
Experience with agile processes and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
What We Offer
~2 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 10 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 10
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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