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Consulting Engineer Systems - Level 7

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$183,200 - $274,800

This position serves as a senior technical authority supporting the Launch Services Business Unit Chief Engineer and the Space Based Interceptor program manager. The engineer guides requirements, design, integration, qualification, production, testing, and mission operations while coordinating engineering resources through integrated product teams. Responsibilities include leading design and program reviews, managing technical risks and nonconformances, supporting launch-site operations, and ensuring products meet customer and internal requirements. The role requires frequent collaboration with customers, program leaders, chief engineers, and specialists across disciplines such as avionics, structures, propulsion, sensors, and modeling and simulation. It is well suited to an experienced systems or multidisciplinary engineering leader with extensive missile program and project management experience who can make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-consequence environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 16 years experience, Master's with 14 years, or PhD with 12 years; minimum 7 years in project managementU.S. Citizen with ability to travel 6-8 times annually; 100% on-site in Chandler, AZMinimum 10 years directly related missile program experience with demonstrated expertise in avionics, structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, or modeling and simulationProven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, translate system requirements into specifications, and manage design standards and configuration controlsExceptional communication skills with demonstrated experience interfacing with customers and all management levelsStrong technical leadership with experience in system integration, verification, validation, trade studies, and cost/risk analysis
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2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.

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