Senior Principal Chief Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nAt the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We\u2019re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we\u2019ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you\u2019ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.\n\nWe are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Chief Engineer based out of Sykesville, MD.\n\nChief Engineers act as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements (hardware/software/support/test) and leads a multi disciplined engineering team managing the technical performance of the program meeting cost and schedule requirements including subcontracted elements. Coordinates requirements development, hardware/software design, verification, and validation activities. Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainment of products for our customers and is compliant with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Maintains cognizance over technical activities within program IPTs and ensures horizontal integration of the best engineering practices across the company. Continually coordinates with the systems engineering and program integration team (PIT) leader to ensure the execution of program statement of work and baselines and serves as the technical point of contact with the customer. There is one Chief Engineer per program.\n\nThis Chief Engineer will join the Sykesville, MD Engineering and Sciences (E\u0026S) team supporting the Power / Control Systems (P/CS) Operating Unit (OU). Sykesville programs encompass a large range of customers with Power and Control Systems needs but primarily designs for US Navy platforms at sea. With a long history of serving the fleet, we are excited to expand our team with this opening and continue increasing our support.\n\nWhat You\u2019ll get to Do:\n\n * Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases\n\n * Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts\n\n * Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership.\n\n * Develop and execute to meet project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts.\n\n * Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing\n\n * Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements.\n\n * Brief internal and external customer leadership on progress of work assigned.\n\n * The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.\n\n\n\n\nThe ideal candidate is expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.\n\nTypical Responsibilities Include:\n\n * Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases\n\n * Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts\n\n * Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership.\n\n * Develop and execute to meet project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts.\n\n * Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing\n\n * Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements.\n\n * Brief internal and external customer leadership on progress of work assigned.\n\n * The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.\n\n\n\n\nThe ideal candidate is expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s Degree in Engineering or STEM-related discipline with 8 years of experience, or 6 years with a Master\u0027s Degree and 4 years of experience with a Ph.D.\n\n * Candidate must have good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills.\n\n * Leadership experience should include at least three of the following: project planning, cost and schedule management and tracking, technology management, risk management, performance reporting, proposals, manufacturing support, vendor selection and management, hardware specification, and program staffing.\n\n * Experience in Electrical, Digital, Power, Mechanical Designs or Embedded Processing\n\n * U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Interim secret clearance required to start.\n\n\n\n\n \nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Experience as a technical lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.\n\n * Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.\n\n * Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams\n\n * Fluency with developing and executing project schedules.\n\n * Basic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing, and Test process\n\n * Problem-solving experience in a team environment\n\n * PMP certification a plus\n\n * Active Secret Security Clearance\n\n\n\n\nNGFeaturedJobs\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n