Sentinel - Sr. Chief Engineer - Mission Defense Team

Key Information

• Location:
  
  Roy, UT
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Clearance:
  Secret (U.S. Citizen with active Secret Clearance; investigation date within the last 6 years).
• Travel: 25% of the time.
• Work schedule:
  
  9/80 (9‑hour days Monday–Thursday with every other Friday off).
• Salary Range: $ – $.

• Ensure the certifiability of the Sentinel Weapon System for Surety and Cyber.
• Manage the technical development and direction for all aspects of engineering on the program, including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of product to a customer.
• Collect and provide required data for Northrop Grumman program reporting (e.g., IPRS) of engineering performance.
• Serve as engineering team liaison for communications to/from Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, customers, and other functional organizations.
• Oversee technical content for system design reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review (SRR), System Functional Review (SFR), System Design Review (SDR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), System Verification Review (SVR), and Test Readiness Review (TRR)), including entrance and exit criteria.
• Ensure integration of the overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Ensure overall technical quality and performance for all engineering content for the program.
• Ensure the program adheres to sound engineering processes in development, production, test, and sustainment in accordance with company policies, processes, and quality standards.
• Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within the associated programs.
• Collaborate and arbitrate, if required, with all Product Team Leads to resolve engineering conflicts.
• Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance.

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of experience, or Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or PhD with 10 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading engineering teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Current CISSP or equivalent/greater certification.
• Experience in weapon system certification.
• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience.
• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Design Engineering/Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account manager.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high-value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Experience working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs.
• Ability to collaborate when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.
• Competitive relocation assistance package may be offered.

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. For more details about benefits, visit

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.