Propulsion SMT Technical Lead

Northrop Grumman

. Partner with Program Element and Segment Executives, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Office of the Chief Engineer, and a cross-functional technical team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $166,500 - $289,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing technical baselines and supplier relationships within aerospace engineering, particularly in liquid propulsion systems. Proficient in conducting technical evaluations, risk management, and ensuring alignment with program objectives and schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Liquid Propulsion Systems DesignSystems Engineering LifecycleTechnical Baseline ManagementSupplier Management ExperienceEarned Value Management (EVM)

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Hard Skills

Aerospace Electronic SystemsComms SystemsTechnical EvaluationsContract NegotiationsRisk ManagementPerformance Metrics MonitoringTechnical Deliverables IntegrationTechnical OversightTechnical Content DevelopmentAcquisition Lifecycle Phases

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAccountabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Technical Action Item TrackerRFIsRFPsProgram MilestonesSupplier Technical Activities

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecret Security ClearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP/PAR)DoD Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringProgram ManagementDevelopment PhaseTechnical OversightSupplier Technical Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Program Element and Segment Executives, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Office of the Chief Engineer, and a cross-functional technical team
Lead technical oversight for Aerojet as the main engineering point of contact for the program
Align supplier technical activities with the overall program technical baseline
Verify supplier technical deliverables are successfully integrated
Travel up to 50% or more to interface with leadership, customers, suppliers, and program milestones
Develop Aerojet Statements of Work through collaboration with technical and programmatic stakeholders
Assist the Program and Supplier Management Team Lead in generating technical content for RFIs, RFPs, and related documents
Conduct technical evaluations of Aerojet proposals and support negotiations
Review and approve Aerojet technical subcontractor deliverables with guidance from cross-functional SMEs
Align Aerojet technical objectives with program cost and schedule constraints
Establish and track technical goals and commitments to drive maturity and high-quality execution
Manage and mitigate technical execution risks by monitoring performance metrics and addressing capability gaps
Oversee and maintain the SMT technical action item tracker to facilitate communication and accountability with Aerojet

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related engineering experience
Willing and able to travel 50% or more between Roy, Huntsville, and Manhattan Beach, as well as various other locations
5 years Design and Manufacturing experience in liquid propulsion systems
Experience working with technology Aerojet supports, such as aerospace electronic systems, Comms systems, and/or liquid propulsion systems
Experience with the systems engineering “V” and different phases of the acquisition lifecycle including requirements development to acceptance testing
Experience in managing a technical baseline
Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security level clearance post-start
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR)
Active DoD Top Secret clearance is desirable
Prior Supplier Management Experience on a Program in the Development phase is desirable
Technical evaluations of supplier proposals and subsequent contract negotiations are desirable
Experience in managing technical risks and opportunities is desirable
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) or being a control account manager (CAM) is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Competitive relocation assistance package may be offered
Overtime may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus
Company paid holidays
Disability insurance
Savings plan