Sr. Staff Engineer Airworthiness - Adjacent Certifications Technical Lead

Sr. Staff Engineer Airworthiness - Adjacent Certifications Technical LeadNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Engineer Airworthiness - Adjacent Certifications Technical Lead to join our cybersecurity team in Melbourne, FL.Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems' AWWSC Directorate, headquartered in Melbourne, FL, has an immediate opening for a motivated Sr.

Staff Airworthiness Engineer to support AW adjacent certifications, including the development of Policy, Process & Procedures, Education & Training, Tools, Digital Strategies, and other common approaches and methodologies.Essential Duties:Develop and maintain processes, tools, training, and other strategic roadmaps related to assessing organizational execution related to AW adjacent certificationsCounsel on program-specific governance, processes, proceduresDevelop and maintain metrics that provide leadership visibility into organizational execution related to AW adjacent certificationsAssess, develop, sustain, and conduct trainingCollaborate Enterprise / Industry collaborationBasic Qualifications:Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 14 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 12 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 10 years of experience.Experience with the development of plans and certification bases in achieving the logical and systematic realization of compliance using DoW policy, MIL-HDBK-516, civil, and international standards into solutions that meet program objectives to obtain airworthiness and cybersecurity approvals.Experience with reviews and coordination of other Airworthiness and/or Cybersecurity Engineers, as well as with internal engineering disciplines at all levels of the air system including design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance.Experience in aircraft system certification related to nuclear surety, weapons certification, and/or CNS/ATM certificationProven ability to work cross functionally with subject matter experts, engineers, analysts, and senior leaders.Ability to obtain U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher.Preferred Qualifications:Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of delivering clear guidance and conducting workshops for engineers.Support modernization by providing vision, focus, guiding principles, essential capabilities, and goals necessary to evolve the team into a robust digital-centric organization.Familiarity of MIL-HDBK-516C or DCivil/Military aircraft development or modification experienceKnowledge, Skills and Ability: Applies extensive technical expertise and has strong knowledge of other related disciplines.Problem Solving: Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Discretion/Latitude Work is performed without appreciable direction.Experience with domestic or international standards development organizationsExperience with disciplined-based maturity modelsExperience with digital engineering approaches & methodologies such as MBSE toolsFamiliarity with the DoW acquisition processA current active U.S.

Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).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.