Electronics Engineering Manager 1 (*Active Secret required)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.  Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager to join our Integrated National Systems (INS) Engineering organization within the Payload & Ground Systems division of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector.  This management position will be performed in conjunction with a primary role on a contract or serving as part of an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) project. This position is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and reports directly to the Hardware and Integrated Logistics Engineering Department Manager.

This role requires broad electronics engineering knowledge and the ability to lead and manage a group of up to 15 individuals. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who can develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Basic Qualifications

• 7 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's-STEM degree; 5 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's-STEM degree; 3 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD-STEM [completed STEM degree is required to be considered for this role]

• Must have an Active Secret DoD security clearance [US citizenship required]

• Recent technical leadership experience.

• Broad knowledge of electrical engineering principles and technologies (analog, digital, power, RF, computer architecture, electronic test equipment)

• Proven track record leading technical projects and solving difficult electronics / electrical engineering challenges.

• Familiarity with Space Domain Awareness, Missile Warning, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance domains.

• Strong understanding of agile principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Top Secret / SCI clearance

• Experience with Space Domain Awareness, Missile Warning, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance domains.

• Experience with the fundamental building blocks of radar systems.

• Experience with the design and analysis RF electronic components (i.e., Receivers, Transmitters, Antenna).

• Experience using RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers) to validate and characterize component performance.

• Experience working in a lab environment and supporting safe lab operations.  

• Experience with fiber optic converters and modules supporting both digital and RF applications.

• Knowledge of/experience with Model Driven Engineering (MDE) development.

To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.  This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. For our complete EEO/AA 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.