Electronics Engineering Manager – Radar & Ground-Based Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks an Electronics Engineering Manager – Radar & Ground-Based Systems to lead a team of RF and electronics engineers and own cost, schedule, and technical performance for SDA radar programs.

The role blends technical depth with people leadership within an agile environment, requires a Secret clearance, and involves collaboration across IPTs, subcontractors, and customer teams. Expect travel and active program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and 8+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application.
• RF system design experience and ability to work in an RF lab environment.
• Experience with RF test equipment and measurements (noise figure, phase noise).
• Experience with MBSE and system-level engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional team of RF/electronics engineers.
• Own cost, schedule and technical performance for radar work packages.
• Drive design, integration and testing of SDA radar subsystems.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to meet requirements.
• Support SRR, PDR and CDR activities and ensure dual-use compliance.

Skills

RF design

RF test equipment

MBSE

Agile

JIRA/Confluence

BOMs

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CAMEO

MBSE tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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’s Space Sector is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager – Radar & Ground-Based Systems – Manager Level 2 to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.In this job, you will:Manage a functional team of up to ~15 electronics engineersServe in a direct program role (e.g., IPT Lead, subsystem lead, responsible engineer)Shape the design and integration of a new ground-based radar enabling Space Domain Awareness (SDA) missionsThis is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to blend technical depth with people leadership and program execution.Team & Functional ManagementProvide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance management for a team of RF and electronics engineers.Assign work, set clear objectives, and ensure alignment to program needs and department goals.Develop talent through mentoring, technical guidance, and career development discussions.Interpret and execute functional procedures and practices; recommend improvements to departmental operating processes.Directly support department staffing and talent acquisition.Program & Technical LeadershipServe as an IPT Lead, subsystem lead, responsible engineer, or equivalent on major radar and ground-based systems programs.Own cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality for your team’s work packages and subsystems.Plan and manage engineering scope on complex development contracts or substantial technical services efforts.Make day-to-day technical and execution decisions that support discipline and program objectives.Radar IPT / Space Domain AwarenessAct as a key member of the Radar Integrated Product Team (IPT) for a next-generation SDA radar.Lead and collaborate with cross-functional radar IPT members through major design and integration milestones:System Requirements Review (SRR)Preliminary Design Review (PDR)Critical Design Review (CDR)Integration point testing, assembly, checkout of radar subsystemsDrive the design, development, and integration of major RF and analog subsystems/components, including:AntennasTransmittersReceiversWaveform generatorsOther custom and commercial ground-based electronics equipmentSubcontract & Supplier ManagementProvide technical leadership for major subcontractors delivering radar end items.Define technical requirements, review design and test data, and ensure delivered hardware meets performance, schedule, and quality commitments.Engage regularly with supplier and customer representatives to resolve issues and maintain alignment.Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scopeRF system design experienceAbility to work within an RF lab environmentExperience with RF test equipment and measurements (e.g., noise figure, phase noise)Experience with electronic component integration and checkoutExperience reading and developing engineering drawings and electronic Bills of Material (BOMs)Ability to work within an Agile frameworkExperience with Atlassian toolsets (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principlesExperience working within CAMEO or a similar MBSE environmentFamiliarity with technical management of major subcontractorsAbility to travel up to 10% domestically Preferred Qualifications:Active DoD Top Secret clearanceBachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical disciplinePrevious functional management experiencePrevious experience working on ground-based radar systemsPrevious experience supporting proposals and developing technical Basis of Estimate (BOE) inputsPrevious experience with one or more of the following:Parabolic antennasTraveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs)Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs)RF-over-fiber optic media convertersCryogenically cooled Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)High-speed analog-to-digital converters (ADCs)Experience with Earned Value ManagementAbility to travel up to 25% both internationally and domesticallyCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00The 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.