Space Vehicle Chief Engineer – Sr. Staff Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

General Manufacturing(1 month ago)

United States, Virginia, Dulles, VAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$192,800 - $289,200Engineering

About this role

At Northrop Grumman, the Chief Engineer for a Space Vehicle Development program within the Rapid Innovations Operating Unit leads a multi-disciplinary engineering team to design and develop space vehicles and their associated missions. This leadership role requires interaction with senior business leaders and the customer, necessitating strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. The Chief Engineer ensures technical oversight of the program and is responsible for guiding the engineering teams in accordance with company policies and standards.

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Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Space Mission Development
Team Leadership
Technical Oversight
Communication Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree STEM
Top Secret / SCI Clearance

About General Manufacturing

northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.

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