The leader will manage a team of RF and Electromechanical engineers in the Installed Performance section of the Active Electronically Steered Array (AESA) Subsystems & Product Leadership Hardware department. The teams within this section specialize in computational electromagnetics, RF antenna modeling in an installed environment, subsystem design and analysis, specialized mechanical design and analysis, as well as material evaluation. Our engineering work supports full life-cycle programs including system design, system integration, hardware design, hardware integration and hands-on build and test.
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to
General team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, merit planning, team engagement, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues
Project planning and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
Strategic hiring and employee skills development, labor forecasting and execution through close collaboration with program management, and balancing employee needs with business goals
Manpower and resource assignment
Technical risk assessment and mitigation
Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring
Analysis of design tools, processes, and technologies needed to support strategic product plans
Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used by the department
Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups
Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD project leadership
This position is dual role, encompassing both people and project/technical leadership. Direct report team size is typically 10 to 15 engineers, with the split between functional group and program responsibilities being approximately 20%/80%.
This position is contingent upon candidates having a current, active government Secret Clearance with the ability to be SAP Cleared.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering or Technical degree
Significant experience in RF subsystems
Minimum 7 years of related engineering experience including responsibility as a program integrated product team lead (IPT Lead) or technical lead
Able to work well within a team environment and adapt quickly to change
Demonstrated technical and people leadership of diverse and inclusive teams
Time management skills and a proven ability to follow through with commitments
Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
Must have a current active, and be able to maintain, a government Secret Clearance
Must be able to be approved for, cleared and willing to work Special Access Programs (SAP)
Preferred Qualifications
RF subsystem design and analysis
Platform integration
Sensor impact on mission modeling for “blue line” flights
Interactions between sensor and platform
Integration of platform materials into AESA design
Active and passive antenna test
Indoor and outdoor range experience
Electrical design with a focus on RF performance
Mechanical design with a focus on RF performance
Program management, functional management, and/or customer management skills
Business development activities
Proficiency with the following
MCAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Siemens NX or other 3D modeling software)
Freeform modeling
ECAD software (e.g., HFSS, FEKO, CST, SENTRi)
Programming skills with MATLAB, Python, 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; current SAP accesses
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.