The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with 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 Space Systems Sector, Payload and Ground Systems Division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a frontline manager to join our growing Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) organization.

This is a dual-role manager position, balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a group of ~10 SEIT engineers as well as performing productive work on a Space program as a lead or individual contributor.  The candidate will spend ~20% of their time supporting the functional homeroom organization and ~80% of their time on technical program work.  The management side involves organizational administrative duties and helping their employees’ performance and career development through guidance and training.  The direct program work will include SE (system engineering) and/or I&T (integration and test) technical work and/or leadership, e.g., IPT leadership (Lead or Deputy Lead and/or CAM), technical lead, and/or SE product ownership for a Space Payload or Ground system.

Specific management responsibilities include:

• Staffing (forecasting, recruiting, and retention)

• Employee Development and Training

• Career guidance

• Goal planning

• Performance evaluations

• Compensation planning

• Policy dissemination and implementation

• Communication flow-down

• Employee inclusion and engagement

• Timesheet review and approval

• Expense report review and approval

• Engineering process development and maintenance

• Development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in STEM + 8 years of relevant experience; or MS + 6 years of relevant experience

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

• 2 years of experience leading an engineering team

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in engineering

• Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity

• Experience with the development of advanced sensor systems, e.g., RADAR, EO/IR, and/or Passive RF payloads

• Experience with Space Payloads and/or Space Vehicles