NG Fellow 1 with Active Clearance

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Northridge - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 50% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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 Fellows are recognized experts in their fields who solve the hardest technical problems while ensuring we retain the hard-won insights needed to perform complex tasks successfully. These leaders define possible in our most important technical capability areas, identifying and cultivating essential people, processes, and tools. They are deployed against critical programs and captures aligned with our sector's top business priorities, advancing our products and solutions to meet customers' missions every day.

As an NG Fellow in Advanced Weapons, you will serve as the primary sector domain expert for this significant business/technical area. You will conduct complex scientific or technical analyses that require the synthesis of diverse disciplines and alternatives; solutions may be developed under conditions of uncertainty or where little precedent exists.

As the primary domain expert for this technical area, you will set and drive strategy for a broad set of technical initiatives and will be empowered to make decisions and be held accountable for results that significantly impact the annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range strategic plan (LRSP) outcomes and other major initiatives. You will also act as a thought leader representing the business within the customer community and within industry groups.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking to fill a Northrop Grumman Fellow position to support the Advanced Programs Operating Unit. As a recognized leader in their technical domain, the qualified candidate will join Engineering, Program and Business Development leadership in architecting, developing, maturing and integrating Missile Systems employing breakthrough technology innovations, new development/production opportunities and maintaining the future growth of the Advanced Weapons business.

In this role, you will:

Serve as the primary domain expert for Missile Prime Integration, system architectures and system level performance supporting Advanced Programs business objectives

Develop information which extends knowledge in technology domains covering state of the art, autonomous systems with subsystems that include flight sensors, flight computers, communications, propulsion, payloads, sensors and air vehicle integration

Conduct very complex analyses that require the synthesis of diverse disciplines and alternatives and achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions

Introduce and develop new critical technologies for advanced missile system concepts and architectures

Plan R & D programs and recommend technological application programs to accomplish long-range objectives.

Influence business objectives by developing advanced applications of technology, and attracting and capturing new business consistent with the long range strategic planning

Serve as a thought leader for the organization within the customer community and within industry groups.

Interfacing with design and implementation engineers to ensure technical excellence and shape the development of robust and compliant designs

Provide key insights and inputs in the development of proposals for technology and product development

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 20 years professional experience, with a BS; 18 with MS; 15 with PhD

15+ years of experience in weapon system architecting and applied technology development

Background in aerospace systems with basic understanding of aircraft systems, missile systems, and their design drivers.

Working knowledge of Low Observable technologies

Current/Active Secret clearance, or higher. Clearable to TS

Special Background Investigation within last 5 years

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledgeable in Digital Engineering and Digital Acquisition best practices

Recently published or presented technical papers within technical domain of expertise

Network of outside technical contacts within industry, professional societies or academia

Salary Range: 191800 - 287800

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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.