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Staff Chief Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$169K - $253K/yr

This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a very important sector priority program with many time-critical elements and high ...

Staff Chief Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$169K - $253K/yr

This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a very important sector priority program with many time-critical elements and high ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for staff chief engineer in the United States is $124,409.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Staff Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing the engineering operations and maintenance of complex systems, facilities, or vessels, depending on the industry. They supervise a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring all equipment runs efficiently and safely. Their duties often include planning maintenance schedules, troubleshooting technical issues, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Staff Chief Engineers also play a key role in training staff and implementing new technologies or processes to improve performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Staff Chief Engineer?

To thrive as a Staff Chief Engineer, you need extensive engineering experience, a relevant bachelor's degree (often in mechanical, electrical, or marine engineering), and strong leadership abilities. Familiarity with industry-specific systems such as CAD software, maintenance management systems, and regulatory compliance certifications (like STCW for maritime roles) is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving, communication, and team management skills set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies are vital for ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and effective coordination across engineering teams and projects.

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A Staff Chief Engineer often manages teams comprised of engineers from various specialties, which can present challenges in communication, aligning technical priorities, and ensuring seamless collaboration. Balancing project timelines, resource allocation, and differing technical perspectives requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Additionally, the Staff Chief Engineer must stay current with industry technology trends while mentoring junior staff, ensuring that the team both delivers on immediate project goals and advances their professional development.
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Infographic showing various Staff Chief Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,409 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

Staff Chief Engineer

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Northrop Grumman
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees

$169K - $253K/yr

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: Top 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 Mission Systems has an opening for an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead with technical background in RF integration and test for Prime Mission Equipment.

This position is located in Linthicum, MD. This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a very important sector priority program with many time-critical elements and high management visibility. They will interface with personnel in the Factory Test Cells, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.

In addition, they will brief internal and potentially external customer leadership on progress. The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidate is expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

This role is contingent upon candidates having an Active and current Top Secret government clearance. Basic Qualifications: Active and current Top Secret government clearance Some technical background / experience with RF and mechanical Experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration & test and/or experience moving hardware through the BWI factory Demonstrated proficiency in Control Account Manager (CAM) activities and the Earned Value Management system (EVMS) Fluency with developing and executing project schedules Experience reporting project status to program, functional management and/or customers Demonstrated leadership skills with 1.5 years minimum experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, program manager or other leadership position leading engineers supporting a program or business function Available onsite at the BWI facility during first shift Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 12 years of industry experience, or master's degree and 10 years of industry experience Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and lead a hardware team to meet cost, schedule and technical performance Leadership of multisite or multisector IPTs Experience with ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, IBMRationalDOORS) Experience supporting Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and proposals Experience with REX (receiver/exciter) through design or integration and test, Antenna Subsystem, and/or general RF Integration and test for hardware Experience identifying and quantifying risks/opportunities Experience working with Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Material Processing Experience with the Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) process Experience managing products in the critical path of a program Experience with LRU/LRM Integration and testing for an EMD product transitioning to production PMP certification a plus Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 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