Sr Staff Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Sr Staff Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Clearfield, UT. The Sr Staff Systems Engineer leads a multi-discipline engineering team managing the technical execution of Commercial Aircraft programs to meet cost and schedule requirements and is the technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, continuous improvement and the ability to drive positive change. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: • Performs technical planning, leads execution, and ensures compliance with requirements. • Ensures the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test, and sustainment of products for our customers in compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. • Prepares cost estimates and BOE’s for changes and new Statement of Work. • Leads resolution of technical problems, challenges, and manufacturing discrepancies.  Identifies cause and implements corrective actions. • Applies expertise and knowledge of aircraft structural components and manufacturing process to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defect rates and improve cost performance. • Assesses and tracks Risks and Opportunities.  Identifies and ensures execution of mitigation plans and pursues opportunities. • Briefs Program Management, Customer Leadership, and Engineering Leadership on assigned projects. • Subject matter expert on composite materials, structure, manufacturing process, and tooling approaches. • Up to 10% travel may be 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 of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant STEM degree and 14 years of engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree and 12 years of engineering experience. • Demonstrated leadership of technical teams. • Experience and competency in materials, processes, inspection methods, and tooling concepts for the manufacturing of composite components. • Experience and competency executing time-critical projects through collaboration with customers and technical teams. • Experience with requirements and contract terms and conditions for commercial aircr