Consulting Chief Engineer - Rq4 Usaf

Northrop Grumman

San Diego, CA, US
Base: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Hybrid
Top secret clearance required
Lead over 50 engineers
Unmanned aircraft systems experience
The role involves leading a team of over 50 engineers in the sustainment, improvement, and development of capabilities for the Global Hawk platform

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team of over 50 engineers in the sustainment, improvement, and development of capabilities for the Global Hawk platform.
  • Candidates must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance and demonstrate extensive experience with manned or unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Northrop Grumman offers competitive compensation including base salary ranges from $212,100 to $318,100 along with comprehensive benefits and bonus opportunities.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading a team of over 50 engineers in the sustainment, improvement, and development of capabilities for the Global Hawk platform.

Salary

Base: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and Long Term Incentives available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Top Secret clearance required
  • Lead over 50 engineers
  • Unmanned aircraft systems experience
  • Systems engineering and avionics integration
  • Oversee major technical reviews

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with radar systems
  • Satellite communication expertise
  • Airworthiness certification knowledge
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Sustainment and operations background

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM plus 16 years experience
  • Master's degree in STEM plus 14 years experience
  • Ph.D. in STEM plus 11 years experience
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain SAP clearance
  • US Citizenship required

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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