Electronics Engineering Manager 2 - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Sub-IPT (Integrated Product Team)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking at add an Electronics Engineering Manager 2 - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Sub-IPT (Integrated Product Team) Manager to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting Mission Systems as a part of the RQ-4 enterprise.

The FMS Sub-IPT manager is responsible for the programmatic and technical execution of multiple contracts including retrofits, COD fixes and sustainment and future development contracts including RQ-4 communications systems, mission processors, sensors, networks, and ground control systems equipment. The manager is accountable to the Mission Systems IPT Lead for managing the technical baseline within cost and schedule constraints, and to the Avionics Integration functional discipline for compliance with engineering practices and procedures. The manager will be expected to leverage a Senior Technical Lead for design, test and technical rigor of development contracts.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Manages a team of ~15 engineers and technical professionals on the day-to-day execution of FMS contracts. 

• Oversee the design, development, manufacture/procurement, and sustainment of mission systems equipment and related special test equipment with the support of experienced technical leads. Includes generation of technical documentation (e.g., performance specifications, interface control documents, test plans/reports, design review packages, trade studies, white papers, etc.) and supplier statements of work and related documentation.

• Manage FMS Sub-IPT teamwork product performance throughout all program/project phases (e.g., proposals, planning, execution, & closeout) and over the complete product lifecycle.  Ensure high quality technical products are completed within project cost & schedule constraints.

• Manage staffing in collaboration with Functional Home Room (FHR) to ensure sufficient staff levels and appropriate skillsets are available to support each Business Area’s statement of work.

• Lead the team of experienced engineers to resolve critical technical issues affecting operations and/or mission availability. Develop and maintain a robust understanding of end user needs and ensure actions are taken to address them.

• Provide technical oversight of Supplier Management Teams and take ownership of supplier performance.

• Build an engineering culture that empowers the team, establishes personal and team accountability, motivates team performance, encourages development, and champions collaboration.

Internal/External Candidates:

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  Once established in role, the position could potentially offer a hybrid work environment. Scheduled telework days are approved at manager's discretion. This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an environment that attracts, retains, inspires, and engages the team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience

• 3+ years of leadership experience and managing engineers

• Previous Cost Account Management & EVMS duties and responsibilities.

• Supplier Management Experience

• Experience with concept definition, design and development, integration & test, and production of payloads, networks, communications, and/or ground control systems for use on air or space platforms.

• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) from an accredited university.

• Proven experience in managing modernization or sustainment programs, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives & company policy.

• Experience in digital engineering tools and methods, including model-based systems engineering, iterative modeling & simulation, and Agile product development.

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.