Design Layout and Technology Manager 2

Hardware Engineering Manager

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 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.

Responsibilities

The Design Layout Technology (DLT) manager will oversee a group of approximately 15 designers and engineers responsible for two different functions : Design Layout Technology, which performs circuit card placement, routing, and documentation; and Product Integrity Engineering, which is responsible for Interconnect Integrity, Materials Engineering, and Engineering Supplier Assessments. Responsibilities include the ability to oversee project execution, maintain staffing across multiple programs, monitor and improve design processes, provide internal and external collaboration to the Hardware Engineering organization, support new business proposals, as well as development of the staff. The DLT manager will have previous relevant experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or CCA Layout. The candidate should also be familiar with one or more of the other related disciplines, such as systems, software, and the above listed disciplines. The DLT manager will have developed strong communication and leadership skills in order to lead teams and represent the organization in support of all of the product areas including Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), RF Electronic Warfare (RFEW) Systems, and Targeting & Surveillance Systems.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in Engineering / Physics and minimum 8 years relevant experience; or MS degree in Engineering / Physics with minimum 6 years relevant experience; or BS degree in other technical disciplines with related industry experience of 10 years or more

Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams on complex technical projects

Must have previous relevant experience in Electrical, Mechanical or CCA layout.

US Citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree in Engineering / Physics / Engineering Management

Product design, fabrication, and integration experience in high reliability military applications

Prior success in leading and developing a strong technical staff

Demonstrated interest in process improvement initiatives, including process metrics tracking and execution of process improvement / development projects

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

Current Security Clearance - Secret