Staff Hardware IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Baltimore, MD seeks a Staff Hardware-Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead to guide a cross-disciplinary hardware engineering team on medium to high-risk programs, interfacing with program management, manufacturing, supply chain and mission assurance.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering or STEM with 12+ years (or a Master's with 10+ years), active Secret clearance, and proven IPT leadership and scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM with related experience; Mistress level indicated as 12 years or a Master's with 10 years.
• Active Secret Clearance required to start; must maintain clearance.
• 4+ years as Hardware IPT Lead or similar leadership role in a program office.
• 4+ years of engineering leadership in a team environment.
• 4+ years in Hardware Design, Manufacturing or Test; 4+ years developing and executing project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional hardware engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing and delivery.
• Support proposal development and new program acquisition.
• Interpret statements of work from program leadership.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules including EVMS and EACs.
• Coordinate staffing with functional departments; manage suppliers and requirements.
• Brief leadership on progress; thrive in fast-paced, diverse, collaborative settings.

Skills

Hardware IPT Lead

Engineering leadership

Project scheduling

EVMS experience

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

EVMS

CAM certification

Project budgeting tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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 multiple openings for Staff Hardware-Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. These positions are located in Baltimore, MD.

This individual will lead a cross-discipline engineering team typically greater than 10 people for a medium to high-risk project and interface with Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional hardware engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases
• Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts
• Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership
• Develop and execute project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
• Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing
• Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements
• Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned
• Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings

This role is contingent upon candidates having a current/active Secret Clearance.

This role is contingent upon Program Award.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM-related discipline with (12) years of related experience, or Master's Degree and (10) years of related experience.
• Must have a current/active Secret Clearance. Secret Clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
• 4 years of Experience as Hardware Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational and interpersonal skills
• 4 years of Engineering leadership experience in a team environment
• 4 years of experience in the Hardware Design, Manufacturing or Test process
• 4 years of experience with developing and executing project schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware development of complex RF or Digital systems and sub-systems
• Experience with certification as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects
• The selected candidates are expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced in utilizing the Engineering Design Process for the planning and execution of projects.
• PMP certification
• Active and current Top Secret government clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

The 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.