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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Electronics Engineering Manager 3 - R10215784

Elkridge, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $251K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager 3. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, overseeing project activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team (15-20 engineers, 1-2 managers), ensuring alignment, performance, and development

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Oversee project activities, design processes, and adherence to guidelines across test, manufacturing, and facilities functions

Develop, coach, and evaluate managers and engineers to build technical depth and leadership capability

Set priorities, allocate resources, and establish performance objectives aligned with program and site goals

Implement training programs to enhance technical skills, safety, and compliance

Manage team engagement, recognition, and resolve personnel issues; facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring

Oversee department budgets and support compensation planning

Support proposal activities and technical/management deliverables

Build relationships with internal/external customers and collaborate with peer managers for consistency

Lead or support department initiatives, technology roadmaps, and IRAD projects

Monitor key performance indicators, drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives, and champion automation and process improvements

Present deliverables at technical and operations reviews

Improve test yields, defect tracking, and reduce cycle times, support engineering redesigns and cost reduction

Lead efforts to improve product quality, reduce rework costs, and enhance operational efficiency

Oversee test engineering for new product development and sustainment, including diagnostics and repair

Coordinate resources and scheduling to balance workloads and staff flexibility

Integrate design changes and validation with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and contract obligations

Manage facility engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations; execute maintenance, upgrades, and capital investment plans

Collaborate with environmental, safety, and facilities teams to maintain compliance and support long-term infrastructure planning and risk mitigation

Qualification

Technical problem-solvingEngineering managementLeadershipProject managementSTEM degreeRF subsystem designCommunication skillsTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in a (STEM) discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 8 years of relevant professional experience; Master's degree in a (STEM) discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 6 years of relevant professional experience

Experience in technical problem‑solving, solution development, implementation, root‑cause analysis, and progress monitoring

Experience leading diverse engineering teams, attracting and developing top talent, and managing functional people‑management responsibilities in an engineering environment

Experience with functional management tools and processes: staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, and standard operating procedures

Experience briefing senior leadership, executives, and customers effectively and convey technical information at a high‑level

A current/active DoD Secret clearance is required

The ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) is required

U.S. citizenship required