Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit - Engineering Program Execution Lead
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Engineering and Sciences Baltimore and Partnered Sites Division is seeking an Engineering Program Execution Lead for the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit. The full-time position is based onsite in Baltimore, Maryland. The role serves as the direct liaison to the Advanced Land Sensors Operating Unit Director and leads a cross-functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, and SEIT Leads, overseeing end-to-end program execution across the operating unit. The position reports to the Engineering Execution Lead for the Land & Maritime Sensors Business Unit and is accountable for technical performance, staffing, root cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign-off, and development of CEACs for the operating unit’s programs. The lead partners with engineering discipline leadership, Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to meet program milestones. Responsibilities span proposal, design, build, and delivery, including oversight of engineering execution and NCTA activities, risk mitigation, cost and schedule performance, budgets, EVMS, critical path management, EACs, staffing forecasts, and communication with internal and customer leadership. The role requires a current active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. The position is contingent on successful transfer of an active Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SAP. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, a master’s degree and 8 years of experience, or a PhD and 6 years of experience in STEM or another related technical field.
- Current and active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
- Progressive engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or related high-technology sectors.
- Experience directing multifunction engineering teams toward common goals, including planning, risk management, and project performance.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and complex technical programs.
- Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing EVMS projects.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse assignments and collaborative teams.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in STEM or a related technical field.
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher.
- Experience as a lead, such as Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, EPM, or IPT Lead, or as a Program Manager in a multidisciplinary engineering team environment.
- Experience with staffing, metrics, engineering processes, and tools.
- Program management experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects from concept through delivery in fast-paced environments.
- Experience in development and production of complex radar systems and/or RF or digital subsystems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee engineering execution across the Advanced Land Sensors portfolio, including NCTA activities.
- Lead a cross-functional engineering leadership team through proposal, design, build, and delivery phases.
- Maintain awareness of engineering challenges across programs and ensure robust risk mitigation plans are in place.
- Ensure delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and technical quality.
- Institute performance reviews, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes to support consistent engineering excellence.
- Ensure engineering budgets and schedules are developed and executed, including EVMS, critical path management, EACs, and staffing forecasts.
- Interface regularly with Engineering Discipline Sections (HW, SW, SEIT) to secure team staffing.
- Brief internal and customer leadership on the progress of assigned work.
- Oversee program technical performance, staffing, root cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign-off, and development of CEACs.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage
- Savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- Education assistance
- Training and development
- 9/80 work schedule where available
- Life and disability insurance
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on position
- Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
