The posting
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Program Engineering Execution Lead within Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and is a full-time on-site position.
What You’ll Get to Do:
The individual will report to an AMS OU Engineering Execution Lead, and will be accountable for technical performance, staffing, root‑cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign‑off, and the development of CEACs for a program within AMS. This individual will be the direct liaison to an AMS Program Manager or Program Director within the AMS Division. The position will lead a cross‑functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, System Architects, and SEIT Leads. It will own end‑to‑end program execution across a program within the AMS portfolio, while collaborating closely with an AMS OU Engineering Execution Lead, Engineering Discipline leadership and Program Management. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to ensure that key program milestones are met on schedule.
- Lead a cross-functional engineering team during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases
- Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts
- Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership
- Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
- Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing
- Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned
- Support program startup and baselining activities
- Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.
- Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD/Capital project leadership.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
- A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
- 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 in the Hardware Design, Manufacturing or Test process.
- Radar or EW technology background with sensors development and implementation experience.
- Knowledge of staffing and engineering metrics, processes, and tools.
- Experience with developing and executing project schedules.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance or higher.
- High proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring, as well as experience in engineering leadership and support across multiple program phases.
- Experience in functional management of an engineering organization.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
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.
