CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Lead Engineer (Sr Staff Systems Engineer) to join our team in Plymouth, MN.

This position will be on-site at our Plymouth, MN facility. No remote opportunities available.

The successful candidate for this role will function as a lead engineer for weapon payload development programs of significant complexity and scope in the Fuzing and Warheads Operating Unit.  Responsibilities for this position encompass oversight, planning and technical direction to engineering, design, procurement and manufacturing teams in support of the program manager; and as the primary technical interface with the customer technical team. This position requires an individual who can multi-task, delegate effectively, and possesses exceptional time management skills.  Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills are critical.  In this role, the individual will interface with program managers and customers, and direct the work of engineers of various disciplines to accomplish program objectives. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of systems engineering and development of architecture and design to meet customer requirements.
• Manage the engineering effort to comply with the Northrop Grumman quality management system processes.
• Provide technical oversight of requirements, architecture and design trade studies to select the best possible design solutions, taking into account system performance and functionality, material selection, strength, weight, manufacturability and cost.
• Coordinate the presentation of technical data at program reviews (including the System Requirement Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) and in technical reports.
• Coordinate with production engineers and facilities to transition ordnance design into production. 
• Coordinate Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) workshops during the design and development phase of the program.
• Direct the work of engineers of various disciplines to accomplish program objectives.
• Manage cost and schedule for assigned projects/programs.
• Participate in business development activities including development of technology roadmaps, customer interface meetings, proposal writing and cost estimating.

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering is required; Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or Aerospace degree is strongly preferred with 14 years of related engineering design experience ; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD, all including 5 years in a related technical leadership capacity. 
• Previous defense industry experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong understanding of computer aided design (CAD).
• Understanding of finite element analysis for structural analysis and thermal analysis of designs.
• Six Sigma and design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM) experience.
• Experience with cost account management and reporting, preferably Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• U.S. Citizenship: must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Able to multi-task and delegate effectively; and possess exceptional time management skills. 
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team leadership environment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project).
• Domestic travel: approximately 8-12 times per year to meet with customers and suppliers.

Salary Range: $179,600.00 - $269,400.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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 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.