Chief Consulting Engineer

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. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Chief Consulting Engineer to join our team supporting the Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU). This position would be based in either our Linthicum MD, Fairfax VA, Morrisville NC, or Aurora CO locations. (compensation varies depending on location) This position requires being onsite at one of the above locations and does not support remote or hybrid work. This role will serve as the Chief Engineer (CE) for a program in the INS BU. The CE is the definitive technical authority for all engineering aspects of all program elements (systems engineering/hardware/software/support/test). It leads a multi-disciplined engineering team managing the technical performance of the program meeting cost and schedule requirements including subcontracted elements. Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Serve as the technical authority for the program, including chairing the Technical Review Board or Deployment/Production, and providing oversight for requirements development, hardware/software design, verification, and validation activities. Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test, and sustainment of products for our customers and complies with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Maintains cognizance over technical activities within program Mission and Product Areas and ensures horizontal integration of the best engineering practices. Ensures the execution of the program statement of work. Regularly takes a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems. Demonstrated ability as program technical liaison and ability to present technical solutions to senior leadership. Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance. Provides technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical results. Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product that has a direct impact on the Program and Operating Unit. Advocate and lead efforts in Digital Transformation initiatives. Be the technical point of contact for the customer for the Program of Record.