Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/IPT Lead
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead with a technical background in RF integration and test for Prime Mission Equipment. The role leads an engineering team transitioning designs to production for a high-priority program with time-critical elements and significant 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 potentially external customer leadership on progress. The role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with diverse assignments and high expectations. Candidates should be self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in verbal and written communication. The position is contingent on program award. Candidates must have an active, current Secret U.S. government clearance and the ability to obtain SAP clearance in the future. The position is onsite at the BWI facility during first shift, with travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 8 years of industry experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of industry experience.
- Active and current Secret government clearance.
- RF Microwave Engineering experience.
- At least 6 months of experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration and test.
- At least 6 months of experience in the BWI factory and/or factory test cells.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including at least 6 months of experience as an IPT Lead or in another leadership role supporting a program or business function.
- Available to work onsite at the BWI facility during first shift.
- Ability to obtain SAP clearance in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with REX (receiver/exciter) or general RF integration and test for radar hardware.
- Experience reporting project status to program and functional management and customers.
- 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 Prime Mission Equipment.
- Coordinate and interface with personnel in factory test cells, Engineering and Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.
- Brief internal and potentially external customer leadership on program progress.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
