Manager Electronics Engineering 2

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Baltimore, MD, USA
In-Office
154K-231K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Manages a 10–15-person electrical engineering group supporting RF hardware and receiver/exciter subsystem design. Provides people leadership, technical and project oversight, design-process governance, proposal support, recruiting, roadmap development, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires onsite work in Baltimore, active Secret clearance, RF electronics knowledge, and at least seven years of related engineering experience, including technical or integrated product team leadership.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector, Advanced Multi-Sensors Systems Engineering and Sciences (AMS E&S) is seeking leaders to manage its growing Electrical Engineering & Receiver Exciter (REX) Subsystem department across two sections: RF Hardware and REX Hardware & Subsystem.


  • The RF HW section is responsible for architecting, designing, verifying, and supporting existing and future RF microwave and mixed signal antenna hardware, including antenna elements, transmit/receive modules, RF distribution networks/manifolds, integrated microwave assemblies and various other front-end antenna components and assemblies.  Group skill sets include trading requirements, electronics package and device trade studies and specification, frequency planning, RF budgeting and chain analysis, board and assembly design, component selection, electromagnetic simulation, signal integrity analysis, data reduction and analysis, design verification, engineering troubleshoot of hardware failures, and production support of antenna hardware.
  • The REX HW & Subsystem section is responsible for architecting, designing, verifying, and supporting existing and future RF microwave and mixed signal receiver/exciter hardware and subsystem including receivers, exciters, waveform generators, converters, reference generators, synchronizers, array drivers, and various other back-end receiver/exciter components, assemblies, and REX subsystems. Group skill sets include trading requirements, electronics package, device, and subsystem level trade studies and specification, frequency planning, RF budgeting and chain analysis, board, assembly, and subsystem level design, component selection, electromagnetic simulation, signal integrity analysis, data reduction and analysis, design verification, engineering troubleshoot of hardware failures, and production support of REX hardware and subsystem.

This position is a dual role encompassing both people and project/technical leadership.


Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead an engineering design functional group of 10 to 15 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning
  • Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
  • Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used in the group
  • Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
  • Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups
  • Support business and functional organization initiatives, recruiting, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector/business unit involvement, and internally funded projects

This position is an onsite role, located in Baltimore, MD. This position will report to the section lead of the respective section within the Electrical Discipline of AMS E&S.


This position is contingent upon candidates having a current, active government Secret Clearance.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering or Technical degree
  • Minimum 7 years of related engineering experience including responsibility as an integrated product team or technical lead
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic understanding of RF electronics at the assembly and subsystem levels
  • Full-time Onsite at the Baltimore Mission Sector location
  • Must have a current, active government Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent
  • 10 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment
  • Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader
  • Production test support experience for RF and mixed signal assemblies and subsystems
  • RF and mixed signal product design, fabrication, and integration experience including, but not limited to, products in high reliability military applications
  • Current Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering or technical degree
  • At least 7 years of related engineering experience, including responsibility as an integrated product team or technical lead
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic understanding of RF electronics at assembly and subsystem levels
  • Full-time onsite work at the Baltimore Mission Sector location
  • Current, active government Secret Clearance
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Engineering Leadership, or equivalent
  • 10 years of experience in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
  • Demonstrated success leading high-performance teams as a technical, integrated product team, or functional leader
  • Production test support experience for RF and mixed-signal assemblies and subsystems
  • RF and mixed-signal product design, fabrication, and integration experience, including high-reliability military applications
  • Current Secret or Top Secret Clearance

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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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