The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, 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 Sector, Payload and Ground Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization.
This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of ~10 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor. The candidate will spend ~20% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~80% of their time on technical program work. The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training. The direct program work will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Payload or Ground system.
Specific management responsibilities include:
Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)
Employee Development and Training
Career guidance
Goal planning
Performance evaluations
Compensation planning
Policy dissemination and implementation
Communication flow-down
Employee inclusion and engagement
Timesheet review and approval
Expense report review and approval
Engineering process development and maintenance
Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies
Basic Qualifications:
BS in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; or MS + 6 years of relevant experience
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
2 years of experience leading an engineering team
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in engineering
Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity
Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads
Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles
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