Manager Electronics Engineering

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

2d • $153,800 - $230,800

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a leader to manage a design team in the Active Electronically Steered Array (AESA) Subsystems & Product Leadership Hardware department. The role leads RF and electromechanical engineers in the Installed Performance section, whose work includes computational electromagnetics, RF antenna modeling in installed environments, subsystem design and analysis, specialized mechanical design and analysis, and material evaluation. The team supports full life-cycle programs, including system and hardware design, integration, hands-on build, and test, as well as development, production, and new business pursuits.

This is a dual people- and project/technical-leadership role. The direct-report team typically includes 10 to 15 engineers, and the split between functional-group and program responsibilities is approximately 20%/80%. The position requires a current, active Secret clearance and the ability to be approved for and work on Special Access Programs (SAP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering or technical discipline.
• Significant experience in RF subsystems.
• At least 7 years of related engineering experience, including responsibility as a program integrated product team lead (IPT Lead) or technical lead.
• Demonstrated technical and people leadership of diverse and inclusive teams.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and adapt quickly to change.
• Strong time-management skills and a proven ability to follow through on commitments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects being developed and deployed simultaneously.
• Current, active government Secret clearance and ability to maintain it.
• Ability to be approved for and cleared to work Special Access Programs (SAP), and willingness to do so.

Nice To Haves

• RF subsystem design and analysis.
• Platform integration.
• Sensor impact on mission modeling for “blue line” flights.
• Understanding of interactions between sensors and platforms.
• Integration of platform materials into AESA design.
• Active and passive antenna testing.
• Indoor and outdoor range experience.
• Electrical design focused on RF performance.
• Mechanical design focused on RF performance.
• Program management, functional management, and/or customer management skills.
• Business development experience.
• Proficiency with MCAD software such as AutoCAD, Siemens NX, or other 3D modeling software.
• Freeform modeling experience.
• Proficiency with ECAD software such as HFSS, FEKO, CST, or SENTRi.
• Programming skills with MATLAB, Python, or FORTRAN.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Technical Management, or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance and current SAP accesses.

Responsibilities

• Provide general team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, merit planning, team engagement, employee rewards and recognition, and resolution of personnel issues.
• Plan projects and provide technical oversight for design activities performed by the group.
• Lead strategic hiring and employee skills development, forecast and execute labor in collaboration with program management, and balance employee needs with business goals.
• Assign manpower and resources.
• Assess and mitigate technical risks.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Analyze design tools, processes, and technologies needed to support strategic product plans.
• Maintain and ensure application of department design processes and guidelines.
• Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across work groups.
• Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for internal and external customers.
• Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus and sector involvement, and IRAD project leadership.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager