Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Program Engineering Execution Lead within Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and is a full-time on-site position.
What You’ll Get to Do:
The individual will report to an AMS OU Engineering Execution Lead, and will be accountable for technical performance, staffing, root‑cause analysis, engineering metrics, process rigor, proposal support, C101 sign‑off, and the development of CEACs for a program within AMS. This individual will be the direct liaison to an AMS Program Manager or Program Director within the AMS Division. The position will lead a cross‑functional team of Chief Engineers, Engineering Program Managers, System Architects, and SEIT Leads. It will own end‑to‑end program execution across a program within the AMS portfolio, while collaborating closely with an AMS OU Engineering Execution Lead, Engineering Discipline leadership and Program Management. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to ensure that key program milestones are met on schedule.
30 Lead a cross-functional engineering team during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases
30 Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts
30 Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership
30 Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts
30 Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing
30 Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned
30 Support program startup and baselining activities
30 Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.
30 Support department initiatives, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and IRAD/Capital project leadership.
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Basic Qualifications:
30 Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
30 A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
30 Ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
30 Experience as an 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.
30 Experience in the Hardware Design, Manufacturing or Test process.
30 Radar or EW technology background with sensors development and implementation experience.
30 Knowledge of staffing and engineering metrics, processes, and tools.
30 Experience with developing and executing project schedules.
30 Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Preferred Qualifications:
30 Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields.
30 Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance or higher.
30 High proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring, as well as experience in engineering leadership and support across multiple program phases.
30 Experience in functional management of an engineering organization.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.