Consulting Chief Mechanical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. Were looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, well support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, youll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our Tactical Fighters Business Unit as a Consulting Chief Mechanical Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What Youll get to Do:

• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases.

• Tactical day-to-day oversight of HW IPTs supporting the manufacturing build and test of deliverable prime mission equipment (PME).

• Key interface for manufacturing production cells, working directly with Operations Program Managers (OPMs), cell supervision, and operators/technicians.

• Brief customers and internal leadership on design and offer up innovative solutions for cost and schedule savings.

• Work tactical design efforts and lead teams to perform Root Cause Corrective Actions.

• Be responsible for Receiver/Exciter and AESA product lines from the LRU down to CCA levels. This includes not only the technical aspects of the products, but also a direct interface to critical manufacturing documentation/execution and key suppliers.

• Provides technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of mechanical design, fundamental engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical results.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of a Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree with 16 years of experience, a masters degree with 14 years of experience or a PhD with 12 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current/active Top Secret clearance or higher.

• The ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to starting.

• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across BUs, divisions, and sectors as well as strong communication skills.

• Minimum 16 years of technical experience in mechanical design and technical leadership or project leadership positions.

• Expertise in the areas of the Common Radar Module (CRM) standard, Receive/Exciter, Processor, Ground Based Radars, manufacturing, operations and systems engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise as a mechanical ADA.

• Experience in developing and maintaining complex mechanical systems and sub-systems.

• Experience leading the performance of technical tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either a chief engineer or technical lead.

• Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and stakeholders across multiple Teams and Suppliers

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values . The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility . At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Salary Range: $197,500.00 - $296,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.