Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer SW

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer Software. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. The role functions as a Deputy Chief Engineer for the Command Systems Business unit, focusing on leading the SDS Software Factory. You will lead implementation of the Integrated Functional Capability Strategy across the program and work across teams to ensure all software is delivered, tested, and on time.

Key responsibilities include leading the SDS Software Factory, ensuring sound engineering processes in development, verification, production and sustainment, establishing an achievable technical baseline that balances performance, cost and schedule, focusing on Key Performance Parameters and Technical Performance Measures, and supporting Program Management Team (PMT) meetings such as Technical Review Board (TRB), Weapons System Working Group (WSWG), Configuration Control Board (CCB), Program Management Review (PMR), Program Increment (PI) planning and reporting, and Risk & Opportunity Management Board (ROMB).

You will work horizontally to resolve disconnects across teams and support strategic SDS sector initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-program technical reviews.

• 16+ years of experience with a Bachelors in STEM or 14+ years with a Masters in STEM
• US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance (reinvestigation within last 6 years) and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) +10 years of Software Experience
• Experience in C++, real-time embedded software, and object-oriented design
• Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and maintenance
• +5 years of Hardware/Software integration with System architecture, design, requirements decomposition, hardware-in-the-loop, and simulation testing
• Experience with technical leadership, coaching and team management skills
• Experience with engineering metrics, schedule planning, and technical scope execution, utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Experience in incremental development and delivery frameworks such as Incremental Fielding Capability (IFC)
• Demonstrated performance in aligning and technical driving execution
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including expertise in executive-level communication
• Experience in developing complex safety-critical systems and industry standards (MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, Section 15, DO-178, DO-254, etc.)
• Experience designing for and certifying a system for Nuclear Surety and Certification (DoDI 3150.02, AFMAN 91-119)
• Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, Git Lab, and Dev Sec Ops  best practices
• Experience with Integrity Operating Systems and/or Vx Works

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $, with potential for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and Long Term Incentives for eligible positions.

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