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. 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 are 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.

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, developing key technologies, and integrating solutions for the Space Payload and Ground Systems Division. You will also support the creation of new strategies to win and execute future development programs. In this role, you will lead a cross-discipline engineering team, typically ranging from 5 to 25 people, and interface with Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, System, Software, and Mission Assurance.

This is a hybrid role (80% on-site, 20% remote) requiring the candidate to live in the local area. The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings.

Hiring Process & Application

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

Important Requirements:

• Clearance: An active SECRET clearance is required at the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret with SCI.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Relocation: No relocation assistance is available.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

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.