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. The Avionics Design Group (ADG) in Chandler, AZ is seeking a manager to lead and oversee a team of VHDL and software engineers. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring the ideal candidate to balance hands-on program contributions with team management. The successful applicant will be a technical contributor, dedicating approximately 85% of their time directly to program execution, design, implementation and verification while supporting the team's professional growth and ensuring project success. As manager, you will have the unique opportunity to guide your team’s technical direction, shape project outcomes, and contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge products and solutions. These efforts include developing, testing, optimizing and verifying VHDL-based FPGA designs and software applications.