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Northrop Grumman · 10 hours ago

Manager Electrical Engineering 1 - R10219002

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technology and innovation, seeking a Manager for Electrical Engineering. The role involves leading a team in developing and managing engineering programs, providing technical support, and ensuring successful execution of projects while fostering employee growth and performance.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineering Manager 1 will support the Chantilly site programs in developing and managing program activities across various active projects / programs

The functional manager will lead a team working within the Chantilly E&S department

The successful candidate will lead direct report employees to accomplish organizational goals, deliver program results, and align with company policies

Specific responsibilities include coordinating programs for staffing, recruiting, training, preparing and delivering performance reviews to employees, evaluating employees for promotions, evaluating salaries and compensation, assisting employees in preparing performance goals, providing career guidance to employees and counseling employees on their performance as necessary

The manager is responsible for periodic review, update, and definition of technical process documents

The manager will be expected to provide and perform electrical engineering design and technical support

It is anticipated that given the size of the functional team, the split between technical and functional management duties will be on average approximately 20% functional / 80% technical on SIDE OU systems, representing our E&S organization within the OU

The direct program support may include technical activities such as IPT leadership and/or any other appropriate technical function

Functional management responsibilities include staffing support/allocation, performance and compensation management, and career goals development

Supporting the life cycle engineering execution to include systems design, development, test/integration, and deployment/sustainment activities

Accountable to stakeholders and program managers for project status reviews, impediments / roadblock resolution, and the overall engineering / product quality execution

Partnering with the program management office to ensure successful execution while accounting for cost, schedule, and resources management targets

Providing technical leadership to the execution team to ensure that best practices as well as the applicable electrical engineering processes and procedures are fully and adequately implemented

Supporting the implementation of sustainable continuous improvement

Supporting the development and implementation of a critical skills growth strategy focused on building world class execution teams

Qualification

Electrical engineering designTechnical leadershipProject managementSchematic design toolsWindowsLinux OSRF test equipmentCoachingDiverse team leadershipCommunication skillsMentoringProblem-solving

Required

Candidate must be a US Citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience within a related engineering field

Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a diverse multi-disciplinary team with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching

Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, MIL-STD, ASME) and regulatory requirements

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications

Demonstrated technical and people leadership of diverse and inclusive teams

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering or computer engineering with 3+ years within a related engineering field

Broad ISR mission area experience

Experience managing engineering teams of 6 or more

Experience with schematic design tools (e.g. Mentor Graphics, Zuken, etc.)

Knowledge and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems, specifically the ability to execute in command line and rapidly navigate both operating systems

A background in test, design, and integration

Proficient with RF test equipment

The ability to learn new technologies quickly and independently solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and environmental testing requirements for military grade electronics

Full life cycle design, implementation, and feature/automated testing of software

Must have at least 80% coverage on a program in the SIDE OU

Active US citizen with a U.S. government security clearance