Chief EngineerNew Malden, GBR

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Role:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the technical delivery of programmes to our external and internal customers, acting a delegated design authority from the Chief Engineer – CS, ensuring our products meet contractual and legislative standards and technical quality.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible, with delegation from the Chief Engineer - CS, for the technical delivery of DOU programmes to our customers, ensuring technical quality and compliance with contractual and legislative standards. Delivering the programmes in accordance with agreed plans and processes.

  • Responsible for the implementation of the technical strategy for the programme’s product development and maintenance.

  • Responsible, with the EDM for identifying resource demand and creating the appropriate team structure to enable programme delivery.

  • Responsible, with the EDM, for task management of the programme delivery team to meet the planned schedule activities.

  • Responsible for producing engineering estimates for new programmes and changes to existing programme products.

  • Drive a culture of delivery, professionalism and collaboration, including personally role modelling excellent thought leadership, technical acumen and time management.

  • Responsible for the production and continuous improvement of programme engineering procedures and associated artefacts, ensuring alignment with IMS and NG PrOP and relevant external standards as appropriate.

  • Responsible for proposing Technical Directorate projects (IRAD) to support the technical strategy of the programme.

  • Responsible for leading or supporting Technical Directorate projects (IRAD) as and where required.

  • Responsible for ensuring Design Gate Review Packs have been produced and reviewed for successful acceptance by external stakeholders.

  • Responsible for presentation to the Technical Directorate for Programme/Product status at Technical Review Boards.

General Operational duties

  • Share collective responsibility for the attraction and retention of staff.

  • Supporting leadership in developing and growing a professional and engaged team, effectively representing the overall direction of the Technical Capabilities and future vision.

  • Remain compliant with all applicable policies and procedures.

  • Act as a role model, always exhibiting NG’s values.

  • Act as a Northrop Grumman Brand Ambassador.

  • Actively promote diversity and inclusion.

Person Specification

  • An individual that is personally excited to deliver programmes to our customers of the highest quality.

  • A person who is keen to impart knowledge and support the growth of others.

  • An individual that is looking to play a major part in growing a business to its full potential.

Competency/Skill requirements

  • Senior leader in a technology field, with demonstrable experience of people leadership.

  • Broad technology experience, with demonstrable experience of capability development (people, process and technology).

  • Excellent strategist and communicator who can provide clear and concise messaging both externally to clients and internally within Northrop Grumman.

  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

  • Highly organised, self-managing, able to manage multiple activities at any one time.

  • Effective at delegating and task management.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effective with all audiences / stakeholders at all levels in the organisation and external clients / organisations.

Other requirements

  • Travel requirements: Some UK travel required to attend team and customer meetings. Occasional international travel may be required.

  • Clearance requirements: Must hold and maintain suitable clearance.

  • Valid UK passport and driving licence.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.