Systems Engineer - Level 5 Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer - Level 5 with Security Clearance
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Space Sector is searching for a System Engineer - Level 5 to join the Program Engineering Management team within Launch Systems business unit located in Chandler, AZ. The position is in Chandler, AZ and requires 100% on-site support. The System Engineer - Level 5 position will report to the Advanced Weapons Systems (AWS) Chief Engineer and work in concert with AWS Program Management team and Chief Engineer.

The System Engineer 5 position in the AWS Program Engineering Management Team is responsible to support program execution of ongoing development activities, production, flight operations, and new business capture. This role supports the AWS Chief Engineer with technical oversight of multiple programs and a multidisciplinary engineering team to successfully complete the required design and mission reviews to ensure compliance with both internal and customer requirements, ensures timely completion of customer deliverables, and lead resolution of significant technical issues.

The System Engineer 5 position is also responsible for the Earned Value Management of multiple project accounts and assist AWS Program Management achieve financial and schedule goals. You will co-lead the development and execution of technical reviews. You will partner with Program Engineering Management Team and Chief Engineers to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions. You will ensure subsystem and supporting technology development achieves program success and look for opportunities to leverage common design and products.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex problems are essential.

Role Description & Responsibilities:
The position supports the Advanced Weapons Systems Chief Engineer and Advanced Weapons Systems Management as a member of the Program Engineering Management Team. You are responsible for the successful technical and financial performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs in accordance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.
* Help all AWS programs achieve 100% mission success.

* Support Program Management Team with broad technical experience and down-and-in technical guidance to support engineering.

* Maintain working relationships with the Customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the Customer.

* Guide teams preparing for flight operations with rapid review of change engineering.

* Deliver quick and thorough resolution of non-conformances and other challenges that might arise, including leading failure investigations and presentation of findings to internal and customer review boards.

* Act as a motive force to implement prioritized Digital Transformation efforts as directed by the LS business unit.

* Bring mature engineering leadership to the coordination and performance of internal reviews like ERB, CCB, IFRR and design reviews.

* Ensure coordination between programs on common technical issues and strategic initiatives.

* Support Flight operations at offsite locations.

* Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and Customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline…