Sentinel - Chief Engineer - Mission Defense Team - 18912
Quick Summary
Ensure the certifiability of the Sentinel Weapon System for Surety and Cyber Manage the technical development and direction for all aspects of engineering on a program including design, development,
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.
Be the Chief Engineer for the Mission Defense IPT, reporting to the Sentinel Program Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities
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Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 12 years of experience with Master's degree, 10 years of experience with PhD
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Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
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Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
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Minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Requirements
~1 min readActive DoD TS/SCI clearance
Current CISSP or equivalent/greater certification
Experience in weapon system certification
ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools
Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships
Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs
Ability to collaborate when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds
Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
What We Offer
~1 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 27 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 18, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 13, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 10
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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