Digital Engineering Manager II — Lead Secure Hardware

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Digital Engineering Manager 2 in Linthicum, MD to lead a team of digital hardware engineers within the Hardware department. The role combines people management with hands-on technical responsibilities and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

You will oversee staffing plans, performance evaluations, and roadmap development while coordinating with program teams and external partners to ensure schedule adherence and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with 8 years of experience; Master’s with 6 years; Ph.D. with 4 years; additional 4 years may substitute for a degree.
• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in digital and/or hardware design; 3 years in people management and leading a technical design team.
• 3 years leading a high performing team (technical, IPT Lead, Agile, or functional management).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workload of a team of digital hardware engineers (approx. 12).
• Interface with program teams to meet schedule and performance goals; conduct reviews and staffing planning.
• Lead process improvements, roadmap development, and hiring to meet workload and skill needs.
• Build relationships with staff, customers, and cross-organizational partners; ensure work/life balance.

Skills

Digital hardware

People management

Team leadership

Hardware design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Digital Engineering Manager 2 in Linthicum, MD to lead a team of digital hardware engineers within the Hardware department. The role combines people management with hands-on technical responsibilities and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

You will oversee staffing plans, performance evaluations, and roadmap development while coordinating with program teams and external partners to ensure schedule adherence and engineering excellence.