RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements.

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization 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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking candidates for the position of Digital Test Execution Manager 1 to support advanced technology development programs.

This position requires full-time work onsite in either our Linthicum, MD OR Annapolis Junction, MD facilities.

What You'll Get to Do

This is a dual-role manager/digital test execution lead role. Management duties include supporting, developing, and tasking engineering staff; developing engineering process; and providing resources to meet program needs. The manager will also perform technical work on programs. The split between technical and functional management duties will be approximately 80% technical /20% functional, on average. The direct program work may include test execution, technical leadership, or other direct support of a program.

Roles And Responsibilities Include Some Or All The Following

Lead a team of 6-10 technical staff in management role. Administrative management responsibilities include staffing, performance and compensation management, and career development.
Execute in a technical leadership role overseeing the execution of test systems for a digital test team. Responsible for translating requirements into executable test plans.
Establish methods for test execution, tracking of test metrics, and engagement with product and engineering discipline leads for communication and continuous improvement.
Responsible for labor and material execution through cost account management (CAM) assignments.
Partner with program management to track execution and provide technical leadership to the team.
Ensure proper engineering processes and procedures are followed.
Work with peers and training leads to identify critical skill shortfalls; develop appropriate technical training; and improve team performance.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM related) degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience; Master of Science degree in STEM related field with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD in STEM related field with 1 year of relevant experience.
Experience in a laboratory setting
Experience executing and running experimental test
Understanding fundamentals of circuit design, RF concepts, and material properties
Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience in test troubleshooting
Experience with MATLAB and/or Python and version control software like GIT and SVN.
Experimental test subject matter expertise in Northrop Grumman’s Reciprocal Quantum Logic (RQL)
Experience with cryogenic and superconducting test protocols and methods
Experience as a technical lead supporting test efforts and staff across multiple test stands
Active U.S. government security clearance.

Salary Range: $112,600.00 - $177,000.00

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM related) degree with 5+ years’ relevant experience; Master of Science degree in STEM related field with 3 years of relevant experience; PhD in STEM related field with 1 year of relevant experience
Experience in a laboratory setting
Experience executing and running experimental test
Understanding fundamentals of circuit design, RF concepts, and material properties
Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per customer requirements

Benefits

Salary Range: $112,600.00 - $177,000.00
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

Responsibilities

CLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
This is a dual-role manager/digital test execution lead role
Management duties include supporting, developing, and tasking engineering staff; developing engineering process; and providing resources to meet program needs
The manager will also perform technical work on programs
The split between technical and functional management duties will be approximately 80% technical /20% functional, on average
The direct program work may include test execution, technical leadership, or other direct support of a program
Lead a team of 6-10 technical staff in management role
Administrative management responsibilities include staffing, performance and compensation management, and career development
Execute in a technical leadership role overseeing the execution of test systems for a digital test team
Responsible for translating requirements into executable test plans
Establish methods for test execution, tracking of test metrics, and engagement with product and engineering discipline leads for communication and continuous improvement
Responsible for labor and material execution through cost account management (CAM) assignments
Partner with program management to track execution and provide technical leadership to the team
Ensure proper engineering processes and procedures are followed
Work with peers and training leads to identify critical skill shortfalls; develop appropriate technical training; and improve team performance

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