Top 32 Chief system engineer Jobs in California

Consultant Chief Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman —Los Angeles, CA
- $212,100 - $318,100 a year
- Overtime
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Chief Engineer Product Support & Sustainment
Northrop Grumman —El Segundo, CA
- $192,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Production Chief Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Redondo Beach, CA
- $192,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Assembly
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Chief Systems Engineer
Leidos —San Diego, CA
- $131,300 - $237,350 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
3h
Production Chief Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Palmdale, CA
- $192,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Assembly
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Chief Systems Engineer - Integration & Test
Leonardo DRS —Cypress, CA
- $150,452 - $233,578 a year
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Presentation skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Chief Space Systems Engineer
Space Systems Integration —El Segundo, CA
- $210,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Data & Analytic Solutions (DAS) - Portfolio Chief Engineer
BAE Systems Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $153,377 - $260,743 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- System design
- 11+ years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Chief System of Systems Integrator
Booz Allen —El Segundo, CA
- $99,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
Chief Engineer (Aerospace)
Voyager Technologies, Inc. —Folsom, CA
- $195,000 - $250,000 a year
- System design
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
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Chief Engineer
Space Kinetic —El Segundo, CA
- $220,000 - $280,000 a year
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Chief Systems Engineer
ITSC Secure Solutions —Los Angeles, CA
- $170,000 - $230,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chief Systems Engineer - Defense - Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright —Santa Clarita, CA
- $173,200 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
Chief Architect
ITSC Secure Solutions —Los Angeles, CA
- $190,000 - $228,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Chief Engineer - Electric Power Control Systems
Honeywell Aerospace —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Commercial
Senior Staff Chief Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Palmdale, CA
- $192,800 - $289,200 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Head of Systems Engineering
Exthymic —San Diego, CA
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead, Chief Engineer - GPS / A-PNT
L3Harris Technologies —Yorba Linda, CA
- $110,500 - $236,500 a year
- 3 years
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Director of Engineering and Chief Engineer for the Research and Advanced Design (R&AD) Division
Northrop Grumman —El Segundo, CA
- $242,100 - $363,100 a year
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
6h
Consulting Chief Engineer - RQ4 USAF
Northrop Grumman —San Diego, CA
- $212,100 - $318,100 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Up to 50% travel
- Laboratory experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Consultant Chief Engineer (AHT)

Northrop Grumman -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$212,100 - $318,100 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Customer communication
Systems integration
Software engineering
Aerospace design
System design for system development
Design engineering

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Defense Systems sector (NGDS) is looking for you to join our Advanced Weapons Business Unit as a Consultant Chief Engineer of the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) program. This position will report to the Advanced Weapons Business Unit Director of Engineering.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Northridge, CA.

This role will serve as the definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements (systems engineering/software/support/test) and lead a multi-disciplined team managing the technical performance of the program meeting cost and schedule requirements including subcontracted elements.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

Ownership of the technical baseline and oversees technical activities across multiple contracts within the SiAW Program
Maintain cognizance over technical activities within and across contracts for requirements development, hardware/software design, integration, and verification/validation activities.
Solve technical problems and provides solutions that are technically sound and programmatically executable.
Provides technical leadership, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results.
Chair technical meetings such as requirements reviews, design reviews, and readiness reviews.
Facilitate technical support, review, and approval of engineering documents and drawings.
Support program reviews as an engineering review authority, and assist in resolution of program engineering challenges (technical, financial, and staffing)
Drive process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives
Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, test, and sustainment of products for our customers and is compliant with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Support assessment of cost and schedule impacts of technical decisions
Be the technical liaison to the program manager to ensure successful execution to project budgets and schedules.
Support the program manager in risk and opportunity management by identifying and owning risks associated with system performance.
Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing
Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements.
Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.
Act as customer interface for all technical and execution matters related to SiAW Program activity.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Staff Chief Engineer:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with 16 years of experience, or 14 years with a master’s degree and 12 years of experience with a Ph.D.
Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information.
Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes
Experience leading design, production, and integration of complex systems
Background in aerospace systems; working knowledge of aircraft systems, missile systems, avionics, software systems, and their design drivers.
Candidate must have good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and good oral and written presentation skills.
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experienced in Air Launched Weapon/Missile Systems Development
Working knowledge of integration of missile seekers, sensors, and software
Experience as technical lead, Integrated Product Team Lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership.
Experience in hardware/software integration of embedded systems
Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams

Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman

Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00

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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