Northrop Grumman
Lead Missile Systems Engineer 6 (AHT) - R10212934
Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Title
Lead Missile Systems Engineer 6 (AHT) – R10212934
Company Northrop Grumman
Location Northridge, CA (On-site)
Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance Type Secret
Travel Yes, 10% of the time
Description At Northrop Grumman, employees have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. The Lead Missile Systems Engineer 6 will support the Stand‑in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile program as part of our Advanced Weapons team. The role requires planning and executing core system engineering functions, managing engineering metrics, and overseeing verification and validation across all program elements.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the program adheres to sound engineering processes and complies with company policy, procedures, and quality standards.
Manage vertical and horizontal technical and performance integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
Develop and manage key design criteria and technical performance measures.
Manage the weapon system architecture through application of model‑based systems engineering practices and the object‑oriented system engineering methodology.
Oversee the performance of system‑level verification activities.
Support the Chief Engineer and Program Management Office with status, issues, and challenges.
Plan and execute early integration activities with external stakeholders.
Plan and execute all test‑related program reviews such as Test Readiness Reviews.
Ensure key System Engineering milestones and accomplishments are met or completed in accordance with program schedule.
Perform risk management in accordance with the program risk management processes.
Provide subject matter expertise and technical ownership of critical system functions that cross multiple subsystems.
Review system/subsystem design documentation and models for technical correctness and completeness.
Ensure proper engineering rigor across design activities via process, and documentation/modeling practices (IAW Functional Best Practices and Principles and Operating Practices).
Effectively communicate the SiAW weapon system technical baseline to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide support to the Risk and Opportunities Management Board and supply risk mitigation and opportunity capture actions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of engineering experience, or a Master of Science with a minimum of twelve (12) years of engineering experience.
Experience in Systems Engineering leadership on major Government Systems acquisition programs leading teams of 20 or more.
Experience with systems integration, test execution, test results documentation, and verification of missile systems.
Experience with systems designs using Model‑Based Systems Engineering.
Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams.
Experience in leading complex system/subsystem requirement, design, integration, test, and verification.
Theoretical knowledge of the System Engineering V‑Model and hands‑on experience executing the systems engineering workflow.
Mentoring and providing career development direction to junior engineers.
Current Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past five years and ability to be cleared for a Special Access Program (SAP).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior leadership experience in IPT or SEIT Lead roles or equivalent.
Experience in Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA).
Experience in digital engineering.
Team player with strong work ethic and initiative to perform in a cross‑functional team.
Excellent decision‑making and communication (written and oral) skills.
Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and creativity.
Salary Range Primary Level Salary Range: $188,200.00 – $282,200.00.
Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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Company Northrop Grumman
Location Northridge, CA (On-site)
Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available.
Clearance Type Secret
Travel Yes, 10% of the time
Description At Northrop Grumman, employees have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide. The Lead Missile Systems Engineer 6 will support the Stand‑in Attack Weapon (SiAW) missile program as part of our Advanced Weapons team. The role requires planning and executing core system engineering functions, managing engineering metrics, and overseeing verification and validation across all program elements.
Responsibilities
Ensure that the program adheres to sound engineering processes and complies with company policy, procedures, and quality standards.
Manage vertical and horizontal technical and performance integration throughout the product teams and program life cycle.
Develop and manage key design criteria and technical performance measures.
Manage the weapon system architecture through application of model‑based systems engineering practices and the object‑oriented system engineering methodology.
Oversee the performance of system‑level verification activities.
Support the Chief Engineer and Program Management Office with status, issues, and challenges.
Plan and execute early integration activities with external stakeholders.
Plan and execute all test‑related program reviews such as Test Readiness Reviews.
Ensure key System Engineering milestones and accomplishments are met or completed in accordance with program schedule.
Perform risk management in accordance with the program risk management processes.
Provide subject matter expertise and technical ownership of critical system functions that cross multiple subsystems.
Review system/subsystem design documentation and models for technical correctness and completeness.
Ensure proper engineering rigor across design activities via process, and documentation/modeling practices (IAW Functional Best Practices and Principles and Operating Practices).
Effectively communicate the SiAW weapon system technical baseline to internal and external stakeholders.
Provide support to the Risk and Opportunities Management Board and supply risk mitigation and opportunity capture actions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of engineering experience, or a Master of Science with a minimum of twelve (12) years of engineering experience.
Experience in Systems Engineering leadership on major Government Systems acquisition programs leading teams of 20 or more.
Experience with systems integration, test execution, test results documentation, and verification of missile systems.
Experience with systems designs using Model‑Based Systems Engineering.
Experience working with customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams.
Experience in leading complex system/subsystem requirement, design, integration, test, and verification.
Theoretical knowledge of the System Engineering V‑Model and hands‑on experience executing the systems engineering workflow.
Mentoring and providing career development direction to junior engineers.
Current Government Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past five years and ability to be cleared for a Special Access Program (SAP).
Preferred Qualifications
Prior leadership experience in IPT or SEIT Lead roles or equivalent.
Experience in Weapon Open System Architecture (WOSA).
Experience in digital engineering.
Team player with strong work ethic and initiative to perform in a cross‑functional team.
Excellent decision‑making and communication (written and oral) skills.
Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem‑solving skills, and creativity.
Salary Range Primary Level Salary Range: $188,200.00 – $282,200.00.
Benefits Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
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