Manager Digital Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$161,100 - $241,700•Onsite

About The Position

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. We are looking for you to join our team as a Digital Engineering Manager based out of San Diego, CA.

Requirements

BS + 8 years of exp in related STEM field; MS + 6 years of exp.
Significant direct experience in the field of digital and VHDL engineering.
Must have an active Secret Clearance.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and within groups.
Ability to facilitate/mediate in conflict resolution matters.
Previous experience as a functional manager or technical team leader.
Knowledge of the engineering process, proficient in process development as well as functional organization aspects.
Working knowledge of the engineering development process, VHDL design and verification.
Familiarity with other engineering disciplines.
Ability to work on site at the Rancho Carmel facility.

Nice To Haves

MS in Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field, with 10+ or more years of technical experience and direct management of engineers.
Previous experience managing managers.
Experience with VHDL design or advanced verification for FPGAs.
Experience with AMD/Xilinx series including Zynq, Kintex, Ultrascale, Versal family of devices.
Experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools: Vivado, Quartus, QuestaSim.
Knowledgeable in FPGA physical constraints and achieving timing closure.
Generation of Test benches and support of formal VHDL Verification.
Experience with board RO system level debug using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Experience with translating systems requirements into programmable logic requirements, design documents, and test specifications.
Hands on experience with DoD communications systems.
Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership (IPT lead).
Current direct program duties within the FNS or ACN Operating Units.
Familiarity with EVMS Reporting and CAM responsibilities.
Familiarity with other organizational functions such as supply chain, procurement, logistics, and mission assurance.
DOD Top Secret and SAR highly preferred.
Knowledge of F-35 and F-22 communications systems and associated waveforms.

Responsibilities

Lead a sub-department of approximately 12-15 digital/VHDL engineers and managers.
Lead direct report employees based on organizational goals, program activity, and company policies.
Coordinate with programs for staffing, recruiting, and training.
Prepare and deliver performance reviews to employees.
Evaluate/recommend employees for promotions.
Evaluate salaries and coordinate with Human Resources on potential adjustments.
Assist employees in preparing performance goals.
Provide career guidance to employees and counsel employees on their performance as necessary.
Refine the system development process and tools utilized for program excellence and design assurance.
Act as a technical performer, working approximately 80% directly on programs involving communications systems within the Fighter Networked Systems (FNS) and Advanced Comms & Networks (ACN) operating units (OU).
Cultivate an inclusive and engaging workplace.
Ensure employees’ work life balance is appropriate.
Maintain staff adequate to execute to program plans, as well as for strategic growth.
Plan assignments and fill program needs to ensure success, while also offering growth to the individuals performing the work.
Engage with staff on an ongoing basis to identify growth opportunities, deficiencies, appropriate training, etc.
Execute to the Enterprise review cycle.
Manage compensation and career progression.
Create, update, and maintain digital engineering processes.