Sr Principal Engineer Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer Systems to join our team of individuals within our Product Support organization for the Triton Program located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This leadership role will be fulltime in the office with a Hybrid option with increased travel responsibilities, including international travel.

Accomplish

You will support and work directly with the Triton Sustainment Program Office, and customer operations in a variety of locations. This may include all aspects for overseeing, sustaining operations, and providing timely, knowledge-based Product Support direction.


Key Responsibilities:

• The position will include managing ongoing Product Support statement of work in support of 12 disciplines across the Triton Program
• Manages schedules and status reports, staffing forecasting and Triton Sustainment proposals for Product Support.
• Assess project cost and schedule issues and the development of resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction, goals, and objectives.
• Supports borrow/paybacks, direct material support and goods movement support are required.
• Support UAS upgrade planning and site execution preparations.
• Support reviews of current and future Statements of Work (SOW) and provide direction and priorities to the Product Support Organization.
• Scheduling activities, working directly with the customer, while building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Prepares, develops and coordinates the integration plans and integrated schedules to meet all sustainment objectives.
• Ensures major projects and program schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated within Product Support.
• Tracks plans and schedules, performs risk analysis, identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts.

Succeed

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in project management, program management, engineering, logistics, product support, and/or business management related functions, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
• Material and labor account earned value management experience
• Demonstrated financial management skills including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and the ability to recognize and capture program changes.
• Ability to influence and drive results without direct authority of personnel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Must have an active passport and be willing and able to travel internationally with an active passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cost Account Manager (CAM) Certified.
• Completed relevant coursework or certifications for an unmanned systems/platform that demonstrates a blend of technical, regulatory, and practical skills.
• Experience in one or several areas/disciplines of Agile/DevSecOps methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments, while maintaining consistently high customer relations, service and engagement.
• Experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills with proven ability to develop and maintain strong internal/external customer relationships.
• The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.
• The ability to identify and address program impacts through a systematic, proactive approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts.
• The ability to address program uncertainty through an organized and analytical forward-looking approach that identifies risks and opportunities, determines appropriate handling plans, and manages, controls, and communicates risks and opportunities.

Thrive with Us

At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.