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.