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Principal Chief Engineering

Principal, Chief Engineering

Location : US-CA-Canoga Park
Job ID : 15099
Zip : 91304
Category : Engineering - Other

Overview

Aerojet Rocketdyne is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets.

The RS-68A Program Chief Engineer has single point accountability and leads the engineering team responsible for cross-functional technical coordination and execution, system integration, and engineering expertise within the RS-68A program. The chief engineer is a member of the Space Business Unit Chief Engineer organization and reports to the Launch Systems Chief Engineering Director. This position will collaborate closely with the RS-68A Program Manager, RS-68A Product Team Leads, and United Launch Alliance Propulsion Chief Engineering to ensure effective engineering support to the RS-68A Production & Test and Post Delivery Support contracts. This position is responsible for ensuring rigor in technical decision making in support of 100% mission success as well as meeting delivery schedule commitments. This position will also collaborate closely with the Engineering Process Leadership Team to ensure appropriate engineering staff resources are, and will be available consistent with future program needs. The RS-68A Chief Program Engineer is responsible for RS-68 program knowledge management as well as developing and maintaining an RS-68A Program Chief Engineer succession plan.

The location for this position is at the Aerojet Rocketdyne office in Canoga Park, CA. Travel to other Aerojet Rocketdyne and customer facilities is expected.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

70% - Provide oversight for the program technical planning and execution to cost and schedule. Ensure work is performed affordably, with process rigor, and a high standard of quality. Proactively intervene, driving recovery plans and implementing corrective/preventative actions as may be required.

10% - Collaborate with Process and Chief Engineering Leadership and RS-68 Program Management in addressing strategic and tactical matters of concern.

10% - Interact with customer technical community through program reviews and or technical interchange meetings.

5% - Provide coaching and career development management for engineers supporting RS-68.

5% - Ensure appropriate engineering staffing capability on the programs to meet AOP and mission success goals.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited University program and at least 14 years of progressive experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Additional Requirements:

* Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical leadership roles on product development and production program efforts representative of Aerojet Rocketdyne business portfolio.
* Demonstrated experience in technical decision making directly related to mission success of high value products.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal). Demonstrated ability to tune communication style to requirements of the target audience.
* Demonstrated ability to positively interact with both internal and external customers and ability to develop close, collaborative relationships with peers, customers, and senior leadership.
* Familiarity with full portfolio of Aerojet Rocketdyne programs and products.
* Working knowledge of Aerojet Rocketdyne Engineering organization, concept of operations, tools, processes, and standard work.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

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