Deputy Chief Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Deputy Chief Engineer – Level 5 located in Promontory, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for establishment and execution of all technical aspects of Development, Qualification, and Production of the Stage Three (S3) Solid rocket motors and will work directly with the Chief Engineer. In this role the Deputy Chief Engineer will manage the down and in of the technical products and aspects associated with the design, engineering & manufacturing development (EMD), and the follow‑on production phases.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Perform all assigned Chief Engineer (CE) functions as delegated by the CE
• Drives technical product to meet program requirements
• Coordinates expected requirements compliance with customer
• Supports engineering involvement to new customer directed requirements and scope
• Manage the Down and In for engineering accountability
• Sentinel S3 Representative for cross program priority
• Ability to Travel expectation of 5% – 10%
• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like‑minded innovators.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to work with energetic materials as a U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and explosives; “Employee Possessor” – required
• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of Project Leadership experience.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in solid rocket motor design and manufacturing experience.
• Candidate must have demonstrated ability to:
  • Plan and execute complex, fast paced projects
  • Communicate technically complex topics and scenarios clearly and concisely
  • Build relationships necessary to function efficient teams
  • Be capable of actively and efficiently working multiple projects

• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture
• Demonstrated experience with problem solving, problem investigation teams and critical decision‑making skills
• Strong understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in generating technical solutions in the absence of complete customer requirements
• Management of engineering scope as it pertains to budgeting and participation in EAC reviews
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations
• Demonstrated team leadership skills - leader of significant technical projects or investigations and…