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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/IPT Lead

United States-Maryland-Baltimore Posted today

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Mission Systems Sector is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr Principal Chief Engineer/Integrated Product Team (ITP) Lead based out of Baltimore (Linthicum), MD. This position is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule. What You'll Get to Do The IPT Lead will lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a priority Sector program involving time-critical elements and high management visibility. The IPT Lead will interface with personnel in the factor test cells, Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance.  Additionally, they will brief internal and external customer leadership on progress.   The IPT Lead role exists within a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative/team setting.  The successful IPT Lead is self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and an effective verbal and written communicator. ***This role is contingent upon the candidate having a current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SAP Clearance. ***This role is contingent upon Program Award. Basic Qualifications:   • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 8 years of industry experience - OR - a Master’s degree as described above and 6 years of industry experience - OR - a PhD as described above and 3 years of industry experience. • RF Microwave Engineering experience • Experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration & test • Experience in a factory test cell environment • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead or other leadership role supporting a program or business function • US Citizenship • A current/active US Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain an Special Program Access (SAP) clearance is required.   Preferred Qualifications:   • Experience with REX (receiver/exciter) or general RF Integration and test for Radar hardware • Experience developing and presenting project status to program, functional management and customers of various seniority levels • Experience working with Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Material Processing • Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) • Experience with the Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) process • Experience with LRU/LRM Integration and testing for an EM

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