Manager 2 - RF Microwave Design Engineer - Baltimore

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

7d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer Manager 2, to join our team in Baltimore, MD. The ideal candidate will manage an RF/Microwave design group within the Electronics and Payloads organization. Emphasis is placed on leading a team of 10 – 15 Antenna modelling and analysis engineers that support development and production programs, and new business pursuits to ensure quality engineering solutions. Our engineering work includes full life-cycle programs including antenna design, development, integration, training, and production. This position will report to the department manager of the Antenna Subsystem Design within Electronics and Payloads. Minimal travel is expected.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 8 years of engineering experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 6 years of engineering experience.
Demonstrated success leading high-performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader
Excellent verbal, organizational, and written communication skills are required
Antenna design and/or RF modeling experience
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years as a functional manager
Minimum 6 years antenna modelling and analysis experience using CEM tools
Antenna architecture development and integration and test 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

Responsibilities

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
Technical leadership on a piece of a larger program
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