Guides a multi-disciplinary team that defines the performance requirements, design, qualification, test, and production of interceptors. Executes project management, including integrated master schedule (IMS) and earned value management system (EVMS). Provides technical leadership of the multidisciplinary engineering team to successfully complete the required design and mission reviews, ensures compliance with both internal and customer requirements, executes timely completion of customer deliverables, and leads resolution of significant technical issues. This position reports to the Program Chief Engineer and supports the Program Manager. Decompose high-level missile interceptor requirements to create A-spec and B-spec requirements for sub-systems. Influence and review the design, test, and production of missile interceptor components in the areas of avionics, missile structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, or modeling & simulation. Perform missile system architecture trade studies. Provide technical direction for all phases of programs from inception through completion. Support and guide the definition and maturation of a missile technical maturation plan. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration, and test. Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identify program challenges and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and Customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries. Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements. Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. Bachelor of Science Engineering degree plus 12 years of experience; Master of Science Engineering degree plus 10 years of experience. Must have an active Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizen Ability to Travel Occasionally (6-8 trips/year). Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years directly related experience in project management. Position is in Chandler, AZ and requires 100% on-site support. Direct internal as well as external customer interface experience. Demonstrated verbal and written communication excellence with customers and all levels of management. Experience developing project cost and schedules and managing efforts via EVMS. Exceptional leader of a multi-disciplined team. Thorough understanding of design standards, procurement processes and configuration management. Ability to work under limited supervision and complete projects on time and on budget. Multi-disciplinary engineering experience -or- system engineering experience. Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of Program Manager. Direct related experience on missile programs. Earned Value Management System (EVMS) management experience. Experience with missile systems including field operations. Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: avionics, missile structures, propulsion, EO/IR sensors, modeling & simulation of interceptor subsystems. Track record of translating high-level interceptor system performance requirements into A- and B- level specifications for sub-systems.