**Requisition ID: R10181077**

+ **Category:** Engineering

+ **Location:** Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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 (NGMS) located in **Baltimore, MD** is seeking a leader to manage its growing Test Design Engineering team reporting to the **Hardware Section** **Manager** of the **MLSS & NTS Department** . The individuals reporting to this management position are responsible for the development of product Design Verification Tests as well as development, delivery, execution and maintenance of Test Systems. Skills in this group span across both Hardware and Software with knowledge of measurement techniques related to RF/Microware, Digital and Power products. The team is often required to work hands on with electronics including robotics. This team has a strong understanding of COTS test equipment with the ability to writing Test Software to control both the Unit Under Test in concert with the Test Equipment.

This position is an onsite dual role encompassing both people and project/technical leadership. This position will maintain an 80/20 split as an individual contributor and a manager, respectively.

**Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**

+ Lead an engineering functional group of 8 to 12 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planning

+ Provide project and technical oversight for activities performed by the group

+ Ensure application of design processes and guidelines used in the group

+ Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers

+ Interface with the Manufacturing Test Engineers to ensure the continued ability for the company to meet contractual deliveries

+ Collaborate with peer managers to ensure consistency across multiple work groups

+ Support department initiatives, recruiting, cross-campus/sector involvement, and internally funded projects

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree

+ Minimum 7 years of related engineering experience including responsibility as an integrated product team or technical lead

+ Basic understanding of RF, Digital, and Power Conversion Test Equipment and Measurement Techniques

+ Understanding of test plan development to prove requirements compliance

+ Understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration process

+ Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance

**Preferred Qualification:**

+ Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree

+ 5 years of experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment

+ Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

+ Strong understanding of RF, Digital, and Power Conversion Test Equipment and Measurement Techniques

+ Demonstrated success in understanding of creating test plans to prove requirements compliance

+ Demonstrated success executing tests on hardware components, subsystems, or systems

+ Current Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

**Salary Range:** $149,400 - $224,000

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.