Staff Hardware Design Lead — Defense Electronics

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contracting firm located in Maryland is seeking a Staff Hardware Design Lead to guide a team through complex systems projects, requiring expertise in hardware design and engineering leadership. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with extensive experience, as well as current U.S. citizenship and specific security clearances. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment focused on technological innovation.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10 years with a Master's, or 8 years with a PhD.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and relevant technologies.
• Required U.S. citizenship and current active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hardware Design Team and partner with engineering leaders.
• Support critical engineering reviews and milestones.
• Manage the full design lifecycle including development, integration, and test.

Skills

Leadership of engineering teams

Systems engineering fundamentals

Hardware design principles

Interface management with software teams

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Technical baseline definition

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

A major defense contracting firm located in Maryland is seeking a Staff Hardware Design Lead to guide a team through complex systems projects, requiring expertise in hardware design and engineering leadership. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with extensive experience, as well as current U.S. citizenship and specific security clearances. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment focused on technological innovation.