Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/IPT Lead
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead based onsite in Baltimore (Linthicum), Maryland. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and involves leading an engineering team transitioning designs to production for a priority Sector program with time-critical elements and high management visibility. The IPT Lead works with personnel in factory test cells, Engineering and Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance, and briefs internal and external customer leadership on progress. The role is in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with diverse assignments and high expectations. The position is contingent upon program award and requires a current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SAP clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 8 years of industry experience, or a relevant master’s degree and 6 years of industry experience, or a relevant PhD and 3 years of industry experience.
- RF microwave engineering experience.
- Experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration and test.
- Experience in a factory test cell environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience as an IPT Lead or in another leadership role supporting a program or business function.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Access (SAP) clearance.
- Self-motivation, strong organization and attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with REX (receiver/exciter) or general RF integration and test for radar hardware.
- Experience developing and presenting project status to program and functional management and customers at various seniority levels.
- Experience working with Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Material Processing.
- Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Experience with the Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) process.
- Experience with LRU/LRM integration and testing for an EMD product transitioning to production.
- Fluency in developing and executing project schedules.
- Experience managing products on a program’s critical path.
- PMP certification.
- Active and current Top Secret government clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead an engineering team transitioning designs to production for a priority Sector program.
- Interface with personnel in factory test cells, Engineering and Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.
- Brief internal and external customer leadership on program progress.
Benefits
- Health plan and health insurance coverage
- Savings plan
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Company-paid holidays
- Education assistance
- Training and development
- Life and disability insurance
- 9/80 work schedule where available
- Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
