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Manager 2 - RF Microwave Design Engineer - Baltimore
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Maryland-Linthicum
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 Space Systems is seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer Manager 2 , to join our team in Baltimore, MD . The ideal candidate will manage an RF/Microwave design group within the Electronics and Payloads organization. Emphasis is placed on leading a team of 10 – 15 Antenna modelling and analysis engineers that support development and production programs, and new business pursuits to ensure quality engineering solutions. Our engineering work includes full life-cycle programs including antenna design, development, integration, training, and production. This position will report to the department manager of the Antenna Subsystem Design within Electronics and Payloads. Minimal travel is expected Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • General team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, merit planning, engagement, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues • Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group • Technical leadership on a piece of a larger program • Strategic hiring and employee skills development, labor forecasting and execution through close collaboration with program management, and balancing employee needs with business goals • Excellent verbal, organizational, and written communication skills are required. • Manpower and resource assignment • Technical risk assessment and mitigation • Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring • Analysis of design tools, processes, and technologies needed to support strategic product plans • Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used by the department • Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers • Lead or support department initiatives, recruiting, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and NCTA project leadership Basic Qualifications • Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 8 years of engineering experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 6 years of engineering experience. • Demonstrated success leading high-performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader • Excellent verbal, organizational, and written communication skills are required • Antenna design and/or RF modeling experience • US Citizenship • A bility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum 2 years as a functional manager • Minimum 6 years antenna modelling and analysis experience using CEM tools • Antenna architecture development and integration and test experience • Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects a