Engineer Manager 2 - RF Microwave Design

The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) within 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 is seeking a RF Microwave Design Engineer Manager 2, to join their team in Baltimore, MD.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $217,400

The position is a vital part of the Sub-System Leadership (SSL) Department focused mainly on Antenna Design, Analysis, Integration, and Test. The position is approximately 20% functional organization management with 12-15 team members and 80% direct contract work (program related work). The role will focus on three primary areas of responsibility: department strategy, team leadership, and technical performance.

Team Leadership Responsibilities include:Functional oversight of a section of engineers working multiple programs, IRAD initiatives, and new business capture opportunitiesLead an engineering functional group of 12 to 15 engineers including performance management, career development, staffing, and merit planningStaffing and workload forecastingManpower and resource assignmentFacilitate knowledge sharing and mentoringRecruiting, hiring, and onboarding new and experienced employeesProvide project and technical oversight for activities performed by the groupEnsure application of design processes and guidelines used in the groupEmployee inclusion, engagement, and mentoringPerformance management and career developmentIdentification of skills required to execute on programs and needed employee training.Technical Performance Responsibilities Include:Support and adherence to engineering processesOversight of technical quality for various development, integration, or production programsAnalysis of design tools, processes, and technologies needed to support strategic product plansTechnical risk assessment and mitigationSupport for new business development and proposals.Development and advancement of the technology, including supporting organization initiatives around streamlining the design and test process by determining more efficient methodologies.The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.The candidate will work closely with engineering teams, technical advisors and managers of other engineering disciplines, program directors and program managers. The ideal candidate will also be able to champion change within the organization, to achieve competitive advantage for the business. 10% travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications: (Must Have)Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplineMinimum of 9 years of professional relevant experience (7 years with MS; 4 years with Ph.D.)Must be experienced in all aspects of the hardware engineering process, from requirements analysis through verification testing with the ability to work effectively in a team environmentMinimum 3 years of technical leadershipHigh proficiency in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoringMust have an Active Secret clearance, and have the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearanceUS Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications: (Bonus Points!)Active TS/SCI clearanceExperience with Antenna Design, Analysis, and/or Integration & TestExperience with earned value managementGeneral purpose programming experience: Python, MATLAB, Jupyter Lab, C#RF design tool experience: TICRA, HFSS, CST, FEKO, ADSRF Antenna design, modeling, and analysisExperience with phased arrays, reflectors, and phased array fed reflectorsAntenna pattern and RF chain analysisSub-system architecture trade studiesSalary Range: $145,000 - $217,400The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.