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Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer - 18318

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

​ 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,

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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

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  • Experience 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

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As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

✓Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
✓401k
✓Educational Assistance
✓Life Insurance
✓Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
✓Paid Time Off
✓Health & Wellness Resources
✓Employee Discounts

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
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Who can apply
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About this job

Posted
10 days ago
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Listing Details

First seen
October 5, 2026
Last seen
October 15, 2026

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Sr. Staff - Chief Engineer - 18318