PSM OU Chief Systems Engineer Architect - R10214409-2

PSM OU Chief Systems Engineer Architect - R-2

Northrop Grumman

Relocation Assistance: may be available.

Clearance Type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

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.

The preferred location for this position is the Northrop Grumman Lake Charles, LA office; however, candidates located at or who can relocate to the Baltimore, MD area or the Oklahoma City, OK area will also be considered.

• Managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts for the OU, including IRAD proposals, planning, and oversight.
• Lead cross‑organization technical collaboration on IRAD and captures (cross BU and Division).
• Ensure the technical vision and roadmap for the OU are aligned to Business Unit, Division, and Sector technology interests and strategic objectives.
• Ensure that required processes and procedures are followed so that technical solutions across the OU meet quality standards.
• Consulting or leading technical solutioning for capture efforts and participating in proposal development and reviews.
• Ensure appropriate collaboration technical leads across the OU and the programs they represent.
• Serve as the primary technical focal point for the OU Engineering Lead and the OU Director.
• Travel will be approximately 10% to 25% depending on the selected candidate’s location (Lake Charles, LA; Baltimore, MD; or Oklahoma City, OK).

• U.S. Citizenship.
• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 14 years of experience, OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience, OR a PhD with a minimum of 9 years of experience.
• Current DoD Secret or higher security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience leading or participating in responses to 5+ proposal solicitations.
• IRAD planning / execution experience.
• Familiarity with aviation maintenance, integration, and modernization efforts across multiple platforms.
• Experience deploying solutions across multiple programs and encouraging cross‑program knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information.
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with technical and business leadership.

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Advanced degree in STEM or technical management.
• Experience architecting solutions to meet DoD requirements.
• Airworthiness experience including FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or equivalent US Navy NavDER authorizations.
• Experience leading responses to proposal solicitations, including architecture definition, BOE generation, and written volume creation.
• Experience with program audits and subsequent responses.
• Experience with BAAs and RFI responses.
• Experience coordinating with external subcontractors and suppliers.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. The above range is a general guideline;
Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base salary offers.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Above the executive level, Long Term Incentives may also be…