Mission Systems IPT Lead — Avionics Development

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 192,800 - 289,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo, CA, seeks a Mission Systems IPT Development Lead to guide a ~50‑person team within the Avionic Integration Organization. You will drive development across all project phases, provide technical mentorship, and coordinate with program management and suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, a STEM background, and an active DoD clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI; onsite work in California is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 14+ years of related engineering experience, or Master/PhD with reduced years.
• Proven leadership and strong communication across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) for labor/material/subcontract accounts.
• Experience leading a technical team in a complex program.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead MS IPT Development team performance through all project phases from proposals to closeout.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a ~50 person multi-disciplinary team.
• Serve as MS IPT focal to Program Management for technical, cost, and schedule reporting.
• Provide CAM oversight for labor and subcontract accounts and forecast accuracy.
• Manage staffing with IPT leadership to ensure skilled, sufficient personnel.
• Perform risk and opportunity management with mitigation tracking.
• Coordinate with Supplier Management to monitor supplier performance.
• Define and execute design vision with engineers, suppliers, and customers.
• Drive first-time quality and promote technical rigor within the team.
• Assist in capturing future development work and bid opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EVM

Team leadership

Risk management

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo, CA, seeks a Mission Systems IPT Development Lead to guide a ~50‑person team within the Avionic Integration Organization. You will drive development across all project phases, provide technical mentorship, and coordinate with program management and suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, a STEM background, and an active DoD clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI; onsite work in California is expected.