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Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places ...

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M&S Engineer

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Support the M&S Division Chief in development of the annual budget inputs for M&S and Analysis ... High School Diploma and 16 years, Associate's and 14 years, Bachelor's and 12 years, Master's and ...

Canvas II, LLC.

M&S Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Support the M&S Division Chief in development of the annual budget inputs for M&S and Analysis ... High School Diploma and 16 years, Associate's and 14 years, Bachelor's and 12 years, Master's and ...

Canvas

M&S Engineer

Redstone Arsenal, AL · On-site

Support the M&S Division Chief in development of the annual budget inputs for M&S and Analysis ... High School Diploma and 16 years,Associate's and 14 years,Bachelor'sand 12 years,Master'sand 10 ...

LJA Engineering, Inc.

Party Chief - Survey

Hoover, AL · On-site

Position Overview As a Party Chief at Gonzalez Strength & Associates, an LJA Company, you will be ... and roads for engineering design. * Party chief should be able to calculate the position of ...

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What is an associate chief engineer?

Associate Chief Engineers are senior engineering professionals who assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the technical operations, maintenance, and projects within an organization. They help manage engineering teams, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinate with other departments to achieve operational goals. Their role often includes supervising staff, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and supporting the implementation of new engineering initiatives. Associate Chief Engineers act as a key link between upper management and the engineering staff, contributing to both strategic planning and day-to-day technical management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate chief engineer?

To thrive as an Associate Chief Engineer, you need advanced engineering expertise, project management experience, and typically a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering with relevant licensure (such as PE). Familiarity with CAD software, engineering analysis tools, and industry standards, along with certifications like PMP or specific technical credentials, are highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help coordinate teams and manage complex projects effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure technical excellence, project success, and effective oversight of engineering operations.

How does an associate chief engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during large-scale projects?

An Associate Chief Engineer often serves as a technical liaison between engineering, project management, and other departments such as manufacturing or quality assurance. They facilitate clear communication of technical requirements, ensure alignment on project goals, and help resolve issues that arise between teams. Regular meetings and status updates are common, as is participation in design reviews and decision-making sessions. This collaborative approach helps streamline project workflows and ensures that engineering solutions meet broader organizational objectives.

What is the difference between Associate Chief Engineer vs Senior Mechanical Engineer?

AspectAssociate Chief EngineerSenior Mechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional engineering license often preferredBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, extensive experience, and often a professional license
Work EnvironmentOversees engineering teams, manages projects, and collaborates with management in industrial, manufacturing, or facility settingsDesigns, analyzes, and develops mechanical systems, often working independently or within project teams
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly found in manufacturing plants, engineering firms, and large industrial companiesFound across engineering firms, manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive industries

The main difference is that an Associate Chief Engineer typically holds a leadership role with oversight responsibilities, while a Senior Mechanical Engineer focuses on technical expertise and project execution. Both roles require similar credentials, but their focus and scope of work differ.

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Chief Engineer - Level 7

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 372 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription
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 Central Software, E&P Engineering is looking for you to join us as Chief Engineer - Level 7, located in Huntsville, AL, Colorado Springs, CO, or Boulder, CO.
This role will serve as the definitive technical authority for the assigned program. The selected candidate will report directly to the regional Software Engineering Director and interface with corporate executives and government customers. The Chief Engineer will lead a multi-disciplined engineering team in a fast paced-environment managing the technical performance of the program meeting cost and schedule requirements. Programmatic focus will be on the activities to develop key technologies, integrate and shape solutions for Missile Defense Integration (MDI) Business Unit (BU) while also supporting the creation of new strategies to win and execute future development programs.
  • Responsible for the technical development and direction of all engineering aspects on the program, including design, development, implementation, testing, and delivery of products to the customer.

  • Serve as the advisor to the program director and technical interface to the customer.

  • Lead technical execution for a complex program, integrating multi-disciplinary engineering efforts to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

  • Maintain cognizance over technical activities within the program and ensuring horizontal integration of compliant, best practice engineering processes and procedures.

  • Collaborate with all team and technical leads to resolve engineering conflicts and provide innovative, achievable solutions to unusually/complex technical problems.

  • Evaluate technical implications of identified risks, issues, and opportunities, and offers recommendations for mitigation strategies.

  • Provide technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of software engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve results through managing people, internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.

  • Provide insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems.

  • Regularly interface with other program stakeholders and associate contractors to ensure system level integration.

  • Develop and present technical solutions to senior leadership, collaborate across BUs, divisions, sectors within the company as well as with industry partners and customer community, using strong communication skills.

  • Advocate and lead efforts in Artificial Intelligence assisted software development initiatives/integration.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
  • Math) discipline and 16 years of relevant experience; 14 years with master's degree; 12 years with PhD
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience technically leading large engineering teams and/or organizations to achieve full system development, end to end integration, testing, and deployment
  • Must have active Secret clearance at time of application
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Must have working knowledge of Agile methodologies.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Missile Defense programs
  • Demonstrated background of successfully applying Software Engineering Principles and Operating Practices to guide program technical design, development, and deployment of systems architectures.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ten or more years of experience in Missile Defense programs including Fire Control experience.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Have familiarity proposal and/or capture experience.
  • Experience leading Agile software program development to include Dev*Ops, AI/ML solution integration, AI/ML/Math/Physics based algorithms, Sensor/ track fusion algorithms, cloud-based solutions.
  • Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, engineering review board, process control, software, etc.)
  • Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations, experience levels, and backgrounds. Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations

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Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.
Northrop Grumman Total Rewards
Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $303,700.00
The 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.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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