Deputy Chief Engineer Training and Support Equipment

Responsibilities

• Northrop Grumman is looking for a Training and Support Equipment Deputy Chief Engineer to oversee and drive execution for the Training and Ground Systems IPT within TACAMO Program of the SCS Business Unit of the Global Surveillance Division part of the Aeronautics Sector. The Training and Support Equipment Deputy Chief Engineer maintains cognizance over technical design activities within the assigned portion of the IPT for the NG and Supplier scope and ensures the program integration of the Suppliers information is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainability of the required products. Working with the IPT Program manager, the Chief Engineer ensures the decisions on the configuration of the deliverable product and the technical approaches achieve expected system performance, enables long-term program sustainment, and meets technical requirements as they support the Supplier Solution inclusion in the SETR Process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, FCA, PCA).

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a (STEM) discipline AND 14 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Master’s degree AND 12 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Ph.D. AND 9 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems with Product Support (Support Equipment ) for air vehicle systems
• Must have familiarity with leading small - medium technical development and the ability to lead the Supplier reviews of technical data/performance, trade study and technical decisions and wok integration into the main NGC technical solution driving actions to closure with design team
• Must have the experience in supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD and scope discussions for technical lines between organization, deliverables and expectations
• Experience with all levels of requirement development (Weapons system, SSS, SSDS, Supplier requirements with previous SETR Experience (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA) and Testing for requirement sell off
• At minimum, an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Nice to have

• Experience with Human Factor for Human input device design for working with Trainers and Support Equipment
• Experience with Supplier Subsystem development and integration of a subsystem to be used on a A/C platform
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems with Product Support (Support Equipment ) for air vehicle systems with Product Support, ECS
• Experience with the NAVAIR SETR Process for PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR
• Experience with proving technical leadership and accountability for Supplier / Partner teams and technical oversite and support for the solution development through verification
• Active Top Secret Clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years)

Benefits

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00The 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 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.