Chief Engineer (Level 5)

About Northrop Grumman

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 and 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.

At the heart of "Defining Possible" is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead within the Electronics and Payloads Division to support our Eastern Region Engineering Team. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD.

The Space Hardware IPT Lead will focus on program execution responsibilities. The programmatic focus will be on activities to develop key technologies, integrate and shape solutions for the Space Payload and Ground Systems Division, while also supporting the creation of new strategies to win and execute future development programs. You will lead a cross-discipline engineering team, typically ranging from 5-25 people, and interface with Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, System, Software, and Mission Assurance.

This role operates in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented, possessing effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment & Logistics

This position is hybrid, requiring 80% on-site presence and 20% remote work. Candidates must live in the local area. Travel is required for approximately 10% of the time. An active SECRET clearance is required at the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret with a SCI. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 the company website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.