Sr Principal Chief Engineer - Charlottesville, United States - Northrop Grumman
Description
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Help shape the future working with the most advanced radar systems in the industry Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Sr.
Principal Digital Transformation Chief Engineer to be an instrumental part of Northrop Grumman's Advanced Manufacturing Team.This position will initially be based in Charlottesville, VA for approximately 1-2 years and will then transition to the Waynesboro, VA facility.
What You'll Get to Do:
Create Digital Transformation (DT) solution roadmaps and manage deployments
Manage utilization of onsite augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) assets
Lead assessments for process feasibility and risk analysis of advanced manufacturing technologies
Report out return on investment and business value
Lead engagement and coordination with engineering and human factors teams
Support concurrent engineering, test producibility, testability, and maintainability as we design for operational requirements
Maintain sensitivity to cost, schedule and quality as well as Northrop Grumman policies and procedures
This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.
Basic QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline plus or 7 years of relevant experience
Experience working with IPTs, other stakeholders, and various customers
Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, and/or production manufacturing operations
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
U.S. citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing World Class Operations / Lean Six Sigma
Experience using Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Hardware and Software
Experience organizing and executing technology demonstrations that include Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality systems and application
Experience using CAD software such as NX, CATIA, SolidWorks (Siemens NX preferred)
Experience using SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems
Experience assessing maturity of new technology for transition to production
Experience in manufacturing simulation software such as Siemens Process Sim, Flex Sim, Siemens NX Line
Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes
Experience in the development, integration, and deployment of network architecture and digital infrastructure
CAM experience
Salary Range:
$114, $172,300.00The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.