RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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 Space Systems is seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer Manager 2, to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This role supports our Payload and Ground Systems Division as well as our Remote Sensing Program (RSP) Business unit.
The ideal candidate will manage a RF/Microwave design group within the Hardware Engineering organization. Emphasis is placed on leading a team of 10 – 15 RF/Microwave Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and tile designers and test leads that support development and production programs, and new business pursuits to ensure quality engineering solutions. Our engineering work includes full life-cycle programs including system design, development, system integration, hands on test, training, and production.
This position will report to the department manager of the Electrical Design & Technologies department within Hardware Engineering. Minimal travel is expected
Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Technical leadership on a piece of a larger program
- General team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, merit planning, engagement, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues
- Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
- Strategic hiring and employee skills development, labor forecasting and execution through close collaboration with program management, and balancing employee needs with business goals
- Manpower and resource assignment
- Technical risk assessment and mitigation
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring
- Analysis of design tools, processes, and technologies needed to support strategic product plans
- Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used by the department
- Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
- Lead or support department initiatives, recruiting, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and NCTA project leadership
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 9 years of engineering experience **OR **Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 7 years of engineering experience **OR **PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of engineering experience
- Excellent verbal, organizational, and written communication skills are required
- Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader
- RF Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design experience from concept and requirements analysis through verification testing
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years as a functional manager
- Minimum 6 years RF CCA design experience
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
- Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
- Experience with business development activities
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.