Staff Electronics Engineer - Hardware Integration Technical Lead - R10240404

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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’s Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Staff Electronics Engineer - Hardware Integration Technical Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Avionics Integration Engineering organization. his position will be in Melbourne, FL and will be based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. This position has NO Hybrid or Remote work available

The Hardware Integration Technical Lead  is expected to be a highly motivated self-starter with an ability to operate effectively on a team of engineers and technicians. The Technical Lead is an engineer or program technical representative that is responsible for the supplier’s technical role within the program. The candidate should have experience managing suppliers who provide hardware and software solutions and will independently evaluate the technical trade space. The candidate will lead in requirements analysis, technical trade studies, formally manage risks, recommending down selections, and participate in Supplier Management Team. Strong project management and cross project coordination skills are required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

The successful candidate should possess some familiarization of weapons systems and hardware and software requirements and in the definition, design, integration, test, and certification (end-to-end development) and operation of SMS and S&RE

Expected to understand all system requirements, develop statements of work, specifications and interface control documents, prepare, monitor and update program schedules, conduct and participate in all related design reviews, and provide technical guidance to the cross-functional team

• Leads the effort to develop technical requirements for the SMT

• Ensures the supplier meets the technical requirements for the program

• Provides technical analysis and fact-finding support for supplier proposals as required

• Conducting or coordinating review of supplier documentation (e.g., technical evaluations of proposals, acceptance test procedures, cost and schedule reports, software version description documents).

• Provides input to the subcontract technical procurement package, including statement of work, specifications and/or other Technical Product/ Performance Documentation (TP/PD) requirements describing technical work content

• Manages and reviews the supplier’s technical baseline.

• Monitors and Collaborates with the Supplier’s technical/engineering staff.

• Reviews analysis and acceptance of supplier reports and technical data.

• Directs the day-to-day technical issues. Authority is limited to the technical administration of these requirements.

• Collaborates with SMT Lead and Program and Technical leadership ensuring identification and evaluation of entry/exit criteria for design/maturity reviews.

• Collaborate with IPT/Program and SMT Lead on developing appropriate Return to Green Plan to address supplier’s unsatisfactory technical performance.

• Works in conjunction with other SMT Members to monitor, evaluate and provide quarterly Supplier Performance Feedback using the Supplier Assessment Management System (SAMS).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 12 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and 10 years of related experience and a minimum of 8 years as an Engineering Lead

• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in engineering, project management, program management, capture efforts and/or

• Experience as an engineering technical lead to include design, procurement, hardware fabrication, installation, integration and test execution

• Experience serving as an Integrated Team Lead, Capture Lead, Project Lead, and/or Cost Account Manager with responsibility for meeting defined technical, contractual, and performance requirements

• Experience using program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk and Opportunity Management

• Experience with requirements development/flow down, supplier statement of work generation, technical data package deliverables, and proposal development

• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS clearance and Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)

• Integration, manufacturing support, and/or flight test experience

• Experience managing suppliers with scope over $100M as part of a government/DOD contract

• Strong problem-solving and organization skills in both independent and team environments

• Capable of forming meaningful relationships with customers and effectively communicating with customers the approach to solving problems

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.