RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems' Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) division is seeking a
Senior Principal Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer (Level 4) in Baltimore, MD to support the Global Mission Solutions Business Unit. Candidates should have a very strong knowledge of production and system hardware follow, understanding of requirements, have a strong mechanical background and strong earned value management (EVM) experience. The position is responsible for coordinating with Engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to meet program and delivery schedules. This position will work within a team environment consisting of Engineering, program management, technical, production and supporting staff. The ideal candidate will have strong teamworking skills and exhibit comprehensive verbal and written communication/presentation skills. This position would be based in Baltimore, MD, which requires being onsite, and does not support remote or hybrid work.
Typical Responsibilities:- Perform production follow of systems through their life cycle to ensure sell-off and delivery of systems
- Participate in the preparation of internal and external communications to leadership
- Perform CAM responsibilities as needed reporting to Program leadership
- Participate in the sell-off and delivery of systems, coordinating with Mission and Quality Assurance to ensure sell-off criteria have been met.
- Serve as liaison between union technicians and supported program.
- Frequent interaction with Suppliers including traveling to supplier sites
The selected candidates will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidates are expected to be technically savvy, self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in a STEM discipline. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated experience serving as a project lead, IPT lead, CAM, technical lead, or program lead responsible for delivering program tasks, milestones, or contract deliverables.
- Candidates should have a very strong knowledge of production and system hardware follow, understanding of requirements, have a strong mechanical background and strong earned value management (EVM) experience
- Strong collaboration skills with experience working with personnel from different technical disciplines as well as strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience tracking milestones and executing tasks in accordance with approved program schedules.
- US Citizenship required.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Knowledge of RADAR Systems
- Understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Solid verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate internally
- Ability to work onsite in Baltimore, MD
Preferred Qualifications: - 2 years' experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager or Technical Lead on programs.
- 2 years experience supporting the development, integration, testing, or production of sensor systems radar or related mission systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating activities across dispersed teams. Including collaboration with personnel located at multiple sites, customer locations, or remote work environments.
This position is contingent upon transfer of active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain special program access.
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00
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.
