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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre 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 by 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 Rolling Meadows Software and Digital Technologies (SWDT) Organization is searching for qualified candidates to support high performing teams of Computer/Electronics Engineers involved with creation of innovative embedded Programmable Logic Device solutions for government military customers. The position dual-role with two primary functions: Technical Manager and Functional Manager. The split between program and functional duties will be approximately 80 program and 20 functional, on average.

As a Technical Manager, the position serves one of more of our three business units: Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), Radio Frequency Combat Information Systems (RFCIS), and Targeting. These positions are an interface for programs within the SWDT organization and have responsibility for managing the success of those programs. 

As a Functional Manager, these positions will provide front line management of up to 15 engineers supporting various programs within the organization. This position will report to the department head of the Digital Technology (DT) group. 

The DT group is responsible for all Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) efforts across our business units. FPGA designers are responsible for the full life cycle of the FPGA which includes architecture, design, simulation, integration, and production support. Our site utilizes both Xilinx and Intel/Altera technologies with a wide range of applications which include command/control, video processing, and high-speed DSP algorithms. 

The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills and will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Manager responsibilities will include:

• Execute in a direct technical contributor or technical leadership role. This role involves overseeing/leading/collaborating on Digital designs.

• Provide technical guidance related to process and training to staff

• Partner with program management and engineering leads for program execution, tracking metrics, communication, and continuous improvement

Functional responsibilities will include:

• Lead a team of engineers in a management role. Administrative management responsibilities include staffing, performance, compensation, and career development

• Providing timely, constructive, sincere performance feedback on a regular basis

• Executing performance appraisal activity

• Facilitating team meetings and frequently leveraging all communication mediums

• Promoting organizational initiatives such as the NGC Playbook

• Nurturing dedicated teams to execute organizational improvement initiatives

• Coordinating training & career development for team members

• Supporting talent acquisition activity

• Working with Human Resources to mediate & resolve personnel issues

This position will be full-time and on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL. 

Basic Qualifications:

- B.S. degree in STEM field - Minimum 5 years applicable experience or MS STEM field with minimum of 3 years of applicable experience. 

- Experience executing the engineering project life cycle, including: requirements analysis, design, development, integration, validation, verification, and sustainment

- Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects

- Experience in full life cycle FPGA development

- Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives

- US Citizenship

- Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (Computer or Electrical), Engineering Management, or related field

- Experience with IRCM / RFCIS countermeasures and Digital Signal Processing a plus

- Experience in cross-discipline Agile product development

- Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

- Applied knowledge of Product Line Management

- Ability to connect the company’s capabilities to existing and potential customers to support business development

- Experience with design of Programmable Logic Devices (i.e. CPLD or FPGA)

- Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) in the Defense industry or equivalent commercial experience with Program Management / Project Management duties, including operating under cost and schedule constraints

- 5 years’ applicable experience in an engineering field, management experience a plus

- Must possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors

- Current Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $124,000.00 - $186,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.