Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP) is hiring: Hardware and Sciences Engineering Manager

Requisition ID: R10177449

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 3

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is a leader in advanced development of semiconductor system solutions for the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 50 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Design & Applications (MDA) business area is leading efforts to transform computing, combining the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop revolutionary energy-efficient computing systems. You will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of engineers to make these next generation processing solutions a reality.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Engineering & Sciences (E&S) is seeking candidates for the position of Hardware and Science Engineering Manager 1 to support the NGMC MDA in Annapolis Junction or Linthicum, MD.

What You'll Get to Do:

This is a dual-role technical manager position. Management duties will require tasking and coordination of approximately 6-10 staff, with process support and resource coordination with functional homeroom management. The manager will also be expected to perform technical work on programs. It is anticipated that the split between program and functional duties will be approximately 80 program/20 functional, on average.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of 6-10 technical staff in management role. Administrative management responsibilities include staffing, performance and compensation management, and career development.

• Execute in a direct contributor or technical leadership role supporting MDA programs in one of the following areas: Materials science; modeling, design or test of superconducting electronics; quantum mechanics; low temperature physics; computer architectures; processing/memory subsystems; large-scale high performance computing systems; analog, RF, or digital design.

• Work in cooperation with program management to ensure successful execution against cost and schedule targets. Provide technical leadership to the team as they execute their own program roles. Ensure proper engineering processes and procedures are employed.

• Work with peers and training leads to identify critical skill shortfalls; develop appropriate technical training; and improve team performance.

This position requires work onsite in either Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD facilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of related professional experience; Master of Science degree within related engineering field (STEM) plus 3 years of professional experience.

• Experience in one or more of the following: Materials science; modeling, design, or test of superconducting electronics; quantum mechanics; low temperature physics; computer architectures; processing/memory subsystems; large-scale high performance computing systems; analog, RF, or digital design.

• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s of Science degree in Physics, Engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent.

• 5 years of experience in a multi-disciplined science/engineering environment.

• Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader.

• Experience with Lean-Agile development for modelling and/or hardware systems.

• Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity.

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.

Salary Range: $120,800 - $181,200

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.