Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer (287718)

Northrop Grumman

95d • $179,600 - $282,200

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. An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer. This position is located at Baltimore, MD locations. We are seeking a Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to oversee a large transition in our manufacturing line. This role will be responsible for the development of key strategies, the development of metrics, and the communication of progress over time. A deep understanding of superconducting manufacturing, and a strong communication skill will essential for success in this role. This position requires work on site located at Linthicum, MD and/or Annapolis Junction, MD as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), with 14+ years of experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), with 12+ years of experience or PHD degree in a STEM area with 9+ years of experience
• Deep understanding of superconducting electronics fabrication
• Experience with all aspects of wafer fabrication line startup, from proposal to first silicon
• Experience with technology transfer efforts
• Experience interfacing with Chief Engineers, SEIT leads, engineering staff, suppliers, customers, and the PMO to achieve program objectives
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience leading high-performing technical teams
• Experience briefing senior NGC management and customers
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a technical area with 12 years of relevant experience (10 years with PhD)
• Active US government security clearance per business requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage schedules for manufacturing transitions
• Develop and track technical progress metrics (TPM’s)
• Develop risk and opportunity management strategies and metrics
• Support program reviews
• Utilize superconducting electronics fabrication experience to shape the transition plans for manufacturing lines
• Coordinate between Chief Engineers, SEIT leads, engineering staff, suppliers, customers, and the PMO to achieve program objectives

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree