Manager Digital Engineering 2 - Linthicum
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Join Northrop Grumman Eastern Region Engineering Team on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across space systems. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking aFPGA Digital Engineer – Manager 2, to join their team in Linthicum, MD.
The candidate will manage a Digital Technology design group within the Electronics and Payload Hardware Engineering organization. Emphasis is placed on leading a team of 10 – 15 FPGA designers and digital design architects that support development and production programs, and new business pursuits to ensure quality engineering solutions. Our engineering work includes full life-cycle programs including system design, development, system integration, hands on test, training, and production.
This position will report to the department manager of Digital Technologies department within Electronics and Payload. Minimal travel is expected.
Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
- Technical or IPT Leadership on a piece of a larger program
- General team supervision, performance management, career development, staffing, merit planning, engagement, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues
- Provide project and technical oversight for design activities performed by the group
- Strategic hiring and employee skills development, labor forecasting and execution through close collaboration with program management, and balancing employee needs with business goals
- Manpower and resource assignment
- Technical risk assessment and mitigation
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentoring
- Analysis of design tools, processes, and technologies needed to support strategic product plans
- Maintain and ensure application of design processes and guidelines used by the department
- Develop proposal inputs and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
- Lead or support department initiatives, recruiting, technology roadmap creation, cross-campus/sector involvement, and ITA/NCTA project leadership
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 8 years of engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline plus 6 years of engineering experience OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of engineering experience
- Excellent verbal, organizational, and written communication skills are required
- Experience with FPGA design
- Technical or IPT Team Lead experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 years of digital hardware or FPGA design engineering experience
- Experience with DSP Design – FIR Filters, Detection algorithms and channelization
- Demonstrated technical leadership of digital design teams
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
- Experience with program management, functional management, and/or customer management
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
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Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
The 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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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