Senior Principal Engineering Lead

2 weeks ago


Baltimore, Maryland, United States Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) Full time

Requisition ID: R

  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our workforce is presented with remarkable opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally, both now and for future generations. Our innovative and creative spirit has positioned us at the leading edge of numerous technological milestones in our nation's journey. We seek individuals who possess bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the process. Our environment thrives on intellectual curiosity, diverse perspectives, and embracing your authentic self at work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct and oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the design, production, and delivery stages of the Swordfish Program.
  • Interpret and guide the team in executing tasks assigned by program leadership.
  • Collaborate with functional leadership to ensure appropriate team staffing.
  • Engage with suppliers and clearly articulate project requirements.
  • Present updates to internal and customer leadership regarding the progress of assigned tasks within the POD Team.
  • Assist in proposal development and efforts for new program acquisitions.
  • The selected candidate will thrive in a dynamic work environment characterized by high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings. The ideal candidate should be self-driven, exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM-related field with 9 or more years of experience, or 7 years with a master's degree, or 4 years of experience with a Ph.D. An additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities and the ability to effectively communicate with customers and team members, along with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Expertise in Radar POD Development.
  • Prior experience in Manufacturing Engineering is required.
  • Experience and/or exposure to supply chain, manufacturing, and supplier interactions.
  • Familiarity with Hardware Design Processes.
  • Experience in business capture engagements and proposal submissions.
  • Experience in the development, integration, and testing of Radar POD systems.
  • Experience in leading product initiatives across various engineering domains such as Antenna Design, RF Mode Development & Signal Processing, POD Design, Design for Manufacturability, Integration, and Testing.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • MUST possess an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a STEM-related discipline.
  • Experience as a Subject Matter Expert, Technical Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or in another engineering leadership capacity within a program office.
  • Experience directly managing or leading engineering teams.
  • Support for product line development and technical roadmaps.
  • In-depth understanding of the Design, Manufacturing, and Testing processes of large-scale programs.
  • Problem-solving experience in a collaborative team environment.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

This role is contingent upon the candidate holding an Active Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $127,000 - $190,600

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may qualify for a discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. Furthermore, Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal matters.

Northrop Grumman is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce. We proudly uphold our commitment as 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.



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