Requisition ID: R10188245
Category: Engineering
* Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* Positions Available: 1
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.
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Consulting Chief Engineer for Guidance, Navigation, & Control to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT with 25 percent travel in support of the Sentinel program.
What You'll Get To Do:
NG Defense Systems has an opening for a Consulting Chief Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The individual in this role will lead a team of hardware and software engineers to develop and test the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) system for the Sentinel ICBM. The individual will collaborate with Systems Engineering, GN&C Analysis & Algorithms, Guidance Computer, Integration & Test, and the Software IPT in a team environment. The individual will establish and implement Agile development techniques and metrics to help manage team progress and quality throughout the life cycle. This position reports directly to the Office of the Chief Engineer in support of the GN&C IPT Director.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with at least 16 years of progressive engineering experience; 14 years with Master's Degree in STEM; 12 years with PhD.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
* Able to lead a diverse team while cultivating a positive work environment
* Demonstrated performance to drive execution in support and alignment to IPT leadership direction
* Demonstrated experience leading the design, development and validation of flight-critical systems for vehicle/platform and utility management systems. Specifically, experience managing a flight- or safety-critical development program with responsibility for budget and schedule using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application
* Acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development, implementation, deployment, and support of software systems
* Expertise in developing full life cycle of software for a hard real-time system
* Demonstrated ability to apply and/or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts towards successful program execution. Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
* Detailed understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems
* Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation
* Develops plans and recommends technical approach to accomplish program requirements. Work accomplished typically supports long-range strategic goals
* Serves as consultant to leadership team in program-wide planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Active Top Secret clearance
* Familiarity with missiles and nuclear surety
* Experience in the development, test, and fielding of flight critical systems
* Experience in design and development of flight control algorithms/feedback control systems
* Experience in developing requirements and verification plans, and negotiations with customer and user communities
* Designs research and develop highly advanced new applications resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company
* Proficiency with development of architecture and requirements for a hard real-time system
* Demonstrated success as a CAM in planning and delivering technical capability while managing to cost and schedule. Ability to perform cost and schedule analyses
* Proficiency in automatic code generation and certification
* Experience and proficiency with Agile principles, processes and tools, Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), DOORS requirements management, Cameo EA, and the like
* Proficiency with airworthiness certification criteria to include MIL-HDBK-516C and/or DO-178C and nuclear surety requirements (AFMAN 91-119)
Position Benefits
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
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Salary Range: $178,600 - $268,000
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.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.