Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/Hardware IPT Lead
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSoutheast Boulevard, Hartland Run, Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, 21221, United States
About Northrop Grumman
At Northrop Grumman, 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.
About the Role
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Chief Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position serves as a Hardware Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead on a production program within the Advanced Mission Capabilities organization. Located in Baltimore, MD, this role is designed for a self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations.
As the Hardware IPT Lead, you will lead a cross-discipline engineering team (typically greater than 5 people) on a low to medium risk project. You will interface with Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to execute system-level hardware and test projects. Your work will involve defining changes to hardware or test sets to increase production capacity, leading test time reduction initiatives, and collaborating with external suppliers to assess their ability to meet increased production demand. You will also lead hardware/software integration and work alongside quality teams to lead IRV or V&V of test set certifications.
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 Eligibility Requirements:
- Clearance: This role is contingent upon candidates having an active/current U.S. Government Secret Clearance. Clearance is required to start and must be maintained for continued employment.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
- Funding: Placement is contingent upon program funding availability.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
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. We are committed to cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit the official Northrop Grumman career site.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Southeast Boulevard, Hartland Run, Dundalk, Baltimore County, Maryland, 21221, United States
Dundalk, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead cross-discipline engineering teams for system level hardware and test projects
- check_circleManage cost and schedule as Control Account Manager for system level projects
- check_circleLead engineering teams to define hardware changes for increased production capacity
- check_circleLead test time reduction initiatives to improve manufacturing throughput
- check_circleLead hardware and software integration of near field and far field test sets
- check_circleLead IRV or V&V certification of additional near field and far field range test sets
- check_circleInterface with functional departments to secure necessary team staffing
- check_circleCoordinate with supply chain teams to procure additional test sets for production
- check_circleAssess external suppliers' ability to meet increased production demand
Requirements
- verifiedActive U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- verifiedBachelor's in STEM with 8+ years experience OR Master's in STEM with 6+ years experience
- verified2 years experience as Technical/Engineering Lead
- verified2 years experience with Hardware design, test, or operations
- verifiedExperience with Near Field or Far Field Range Testing
- verifiedU.S. Citizenship
Nice to Have
Active and current Top Secret government clearance. 2 years of experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience with hardware test on a low-rate initial production (LRIP) program or full-rate production (FRP) program. Experience with IRV/V&V test sets. Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects. Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic concepts and principles. Fluency with developing and executing project schedules.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRelocation assistance may be availablecheck_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleSavings planCompany paid holidays
