RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Training and Support Equipment - Deputy Chief Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals on our Aeronautics Engineering Leadership. This leadership role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.Northrop Grumman is looking for a Training and Support Equipment Deputy Chief Engineer to oversee and drive execution for the Training and Ground Systems IPT within TACAMO Program of the SCS Business Unit of the Global Surveillance Division part of the Aeronautics Sector. The Training and Support Equipment Deputy Chief Engineer maintains cognizance over technical design activities within the assigned portion of the IPT for the NG and Supplier scope and ensures the program integration of the Suppliers information is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainability of the required products. Working with the IPT Program manager, the Chief Engineer ensures the decisions on the configuration of the deliverable product and the technical approaches achieve expected system performance, enables long-term program sustainment, and meets technical requirements as they support the Supplier Solution inclusion in the SETR Process (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR, FCA, PCA). The successful applicant will have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Vehicle aircraft systems including mission computing, communications, Product Support, Support Equipment. In addition, leadership and communication skills are important to help drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to leadership supporting Liaison Engineering with Suppliers. Experience and ability to work Spiral Development concepts across multiple fields including software, and integration and test is required. Familiarity with tactical weapon system System Engineering, software development, avionics integration laboratories, flight test, and associated data analysis and reduction is required.Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.Basic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a (STEM) discipline AND 14 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Master’s degree AND 12 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems, OR a Ph.D. AND 9 years of experience on manned or unmanned aircraft systems Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems with Product Support (Support Equipment ) for air vehicle systemsMust have familiarity with leading small - medium technical development and the ability to lead the Supplier reviews of technical data/performance, trade study and technical decisions and wok integration into the main NGC technical solution driving actions to closure with design teamMust have the experience in supporting Supplier SSOW, SRD and scope discussions for technical lines between organization, deliverables and expectationsExperience with all levels of requirement development (Weapons system, SSS, SSDS, Supplier requirements with previous SETR Experience (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, PCA) and Testing for requirement sell offAt minimum, an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Human Factor for Human input device design for working with Trainers and Support EquipmentExperience with Supplier Subsystem development and integration of a subsystem to be used on a A/C platformMust have demonstrated knowledge and experience of aircraft systems with Product Support (Support Equipment ) for air vehicle systems with Product Support, ECSExperience with the NAVAIR SETR Process for PDR, CDR, TRR, FRRExperience with proving technical leadership and accountability for Supplier / Partner teams and technical oversite and support for the solution development through verificationActive Top Secret Clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years)Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00The 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.