Manager Aeronautical Engineering 3 (Chief Engineer) at Northrop Grumman in Hill AFB, UT

Requisition ID: R10181743
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Hill AFB, 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, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems Division is currently seeking a Manager Aeronautical Engineering 3 (Chief Engineer) to support the Air Force Sustainment programs in our Propulsion Systems Business Unit at our Hill AFB, UT campus.
Role Description & Responsibilities:
The Air Force Sustainment Chief Engineer will be responsible for all aspects of the technical execution for all propulsion sustainment activities of MMIII and RSLP SRM propulsion motors, next phase proposal development, and program content growth. This role will report to the Defense and Commercial Programs Engineering Director.

• Serve as final design authority for the NG MMIII and RSLP product lines

• Provide overall leadership, direction and applicable management to the Project Engineering team (to include coaching team members, resolving conflict, reviewing performance, and initiating corrective actions)

• Act as a technical focal point for the customer ensuring customer satisfaction with all technical efforts including participation in customer and government review boards

• Provide input to and participation in Air Force customer escalation briefings up to the Pentagon and Congressional levels

• Work on problem solving and failure investigations of technical issues

• Drive timely and clearly communicated decisions and recommendations

• Work closely with the Program Manager to manage technical execution of the detailed program plan

• Manage cost and schedule for the technical effort on the program

• Work with Science & Engineering functional management to assure proper technical support

• Provide technical direction on contract changes and Statement of Work negotiations

• Drive technical excellence (by upholding technical standards for project, managing technical risks, supporting cost goals, and ensuring requirements compliance)

• Champion company values, including safety, best practices and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or related field required, MS preferred

• PhD with years' experience, 4 MS with 6 years' experience, or BS with 8 years' experience

Required Qualifications:

• Supervisory: Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of formal or informal supervisory/ management/ team management/ leadership experience

• Ability to travel: Travel expectation of 5% - 10%

• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture

• Must be qualify for or hold a DoD clearance

Experience Preferred:

• Engineering leadership experience in solid rocket motor development, qualification, and production cycles

• Candidate should have a minimum of 8 years in solid rocket motor design and manufacture experience.

• Demonstrated credibility with internal and external customers

• Proposal technical volume lead experience

• MS preferred

• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with problem solving, problem investigation teams and critical decision making skills

• Strong understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience in generating technical solutions in the absence of complete customer requirements

• Management of engineering scope as it pertains to budgeting and participation in EAC reviews

• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations

• Demonstrated team leadership skills - leader of significant technical projects or investigations and management of multiple program tasks to schedule and budget Experience with the proposal process

• Ability to qualify for DOD secret clearance

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• An understanding of program management practices: establishing and executing to budgets and schedules.

Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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.
Salary Range: $161,500 - $242,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.