Principal Deputy Chief Engineer/Deputy IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Linthicum, MD seeks an IPT Lead with hardware design and manufacturing experience to transition designs to production on a high-visibility program.

The role requires leading an engineering team, coordinating with factory test cells, Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance; strong communication skills are essential. Active Secret clearance is required to start, with potential for SAP clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or STEM-related field; 5 years industry experience or Masters with 3 years.
• Active Secret clearance required to start; must maintain clearance and obtain SAP clearance for continued employment.
• Experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration & test.
• Experience in the BWI production factory and/or factory test cells.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Leadership experience in IPT or similar roles.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to transition designs to production for a priority program.
• Interface with factory test cells, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.
• Brief internal and external customer leadership on progress.
• Manage time-critical elements and high-visibility tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hardware design & test

SAP

EVMS

PMP certification

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or STEM-related field

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

EVMS

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 Mission Systems has an opening for several Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads with hardware design and manufacturing experience. These positions are located in Linthicum, MD.This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a very important sector priority program with many time-critical elements and high management visibility. They will interface with personnel in the factory test cells, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance. In addition, they will brief internal and potentially external customer leadership on progress.The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidate is expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.These roles are contingent upon candidates having an Active Secret government clearance, maintaining this level of clearance and obtaining an SAP clearance for continued employment.Basic Qualifications Principal Deputy Chief Engineer:Bachelors degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or STEM-related degree, with 5 years of industry experience, or Masters degree and 3 years of industry experience. An additional 4 years’ experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.Active Secret clearance required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and obtain an SAP clearance for continued employment.Experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration & testExperience in the BWI production factory and/or factory test cell(s)Experience using SAPAvailable onsite at the BWI facility during first shiftLeadership experience that may be in areas such as project planning, cost & schedule management including tracking, manufacturing support, vendor support, design team lead, or similar.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated leadership skills with 6-month minimum experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead or other leadership role supporting a program or business functionExperience with REX (receiver/exciter), Processor or general RF Integration and test for hardwareExperience reporting project status to program, functional management and customersExperience working with Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Material ProcessingKnowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Experience with the Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) processExperience with LRU/LRM Integration and testing for an EMD product transitioning to productionFluency with developing and executing project schedulesExperience managing products in the critical path of a programPMP certification a plusActive and current Top Secret government clearance a plusPrimary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00The 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.