
Sentinel AVE Chief Engineer- Director 2
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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’s Defense Systems Sector is looking for a Director 2 – AVE Chief Engineer to join the LGM-35A Sentinel Office of the Chief Engineer in our Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah, overseeing the technical team responsible for design, development, and delivery of the Aerospace Vehicle Equipment (AVE) of the Sentinel Weapon System.
What You'll Get To Do:
The selected candidate will join the leadership team reporting to the Sentinel Office of the Chief Engineer and be focused on the Aerospace Vehicle (AVE). The role will report directly to the Vice President, Sentinel Chief Engineer and will have the following purview:
- Oversight of all major technical functions developing the LGM-35A missile and related elements of the Sentinel Weapon System. This includes responsibility for technical performance and long-range planning, and providing technical direction and leadership to the AVE Segment and its sub-IPTs
- Develops the program’s technical roadmap for the AVE Segment and identifies technical growth opportunities ensuring that tools, processes, and training support the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for the program
- Interprets technical requirements for existing and future product development, and ensures drives technical coordination/integration across projects from requirements definition, delivery, test, through product support
- Principal technical interface with the customer for the AVE team
- Manages technical baseline for the AVE segment
- Works collaboratively and with influence to gain commitment and performance from multiple organizations including suppliers, the Segment and Program customers, Business Operations and Contracts, System Design, Integration, and Test as needed to drive required business outcomes.
- Driving a strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 10 years experience or 8 years experience with a Master’s degree
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years or in continues evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance
- Minimum 5 years of experience directing multi-function engineering teams to achieve a common goal, including planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for large system development
- Development experience and expert knowledge of flight systems and architectures
- ICBM or complex aerospace systems development experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
- Leadership experience in the development and certification of Integrated Functional Capabilities on a major development program
- Demonstrated ability to establish budget and schedules aligned to performance standards on an ACAT 1 program
- Extensive experience in missile design, integration, and test
- Experience developing flight, and/or safety critical software and performing hardware/software integration
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- Roy, UT 84067, United States
- Posted
- Jan 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 15, 2026, 01:33 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 01:25 AM
- Compensation
- $209,000 - $313,600 per year
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