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Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) Development Deputy IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman | San Diego, CA

Posted Date 5/21/2025
Description RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.  

In this position, you will be the Triton Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) Deputy Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for Triton Development contracts. You will be responsible for supporting the VMS Development IPT Lead in the program execution and management of the Vehicle Management System statement of work under the Triton Development portfolio. The VMS IPT includes Software, Avionics, Navigation, & Guidance and Control.  Projects to be managed include Triton Increment 2, Sense and Avoid (SAA), Artificial Ice Shapes. Candidate will also need to keep informed on Triton Advanced Development efforts that will transition to the Development portfolio.
 
The position will require an individual who is accustomed to a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate closely with system architects/engineers, subsystem responsible design engineers, software engineers, integration & test engineers, flight & production test engineers, test pilots and maintainers, instrumentation/data management engineers, contract managers, suppliers, global supply chain, and program managers to support development efforts for the platform.
  • Effectively measure and communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders, and senior leadership.
  • Effectively manage technical change proposals to meet program technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
  • Effectively manage proposals and contracts that impact VMS IPT, support Triton Development program office and operational objectives.
  • Establish and manage program risks and opportunities; determine solutions, including the creation and execution of artifacts supporting multiple end-users.
  • Deliver presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders.
  • Identify, allocate and manage program resources to include workforce planning to execute parallel engineering activities including data and systems analysis, supplier management, and lab/flight test support.
  • Support management of the cost, schedule and technical performance of the Triton VMS Development statement of work to meet program objectives, including monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecast.  Experience as a CAM is preferred.
  • Engage with VMS Leadership and work across the VMS IPT to identify and communicate Development impacts to other Triton Business Areas (Sustainment, Production, Advanced Development) 
  • Understand Triton VMS Advanced Development activities and roadmaps, identify future Development impacts, and position the Development Business Area for success 

Basic Qualifications:

  • For the Senior Principal level: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience OR a Master’s Degree with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD with 3 years of related experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance in a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs
  • Experience with the following SW Tools:  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher
  • CAM experience
  • Experience executing development contracts including software development 
Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $256,400.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Salary171,000.00 - 256,400.00 Annual

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