Staff Eo/Ir Payloads Subsystem Lead Engineer

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for aStaff EO/IRPayloads Subsystem Lead Engineerto join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be primarily located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. 25% travel may be required.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and consistent results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.
Essential Functions:
The Staff EO/IRPayloads Subsystem Lead Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and integration of multiple advanced payload subsystems and management of a team of electronics and payloads engineers. You will interface frequently with section members, functional management, IPT Leads, and Program Management. You will be tasked with setting and implementing objective-oriented direction and guidance to employees. Additional responsibilities include project engineering management for schedule and performance tracking using IMS/EVMS.
We are looking for the following skills:
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills and professional development/mentoring skills,
Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop effective processes,
Technical background in Payload Subsystem design, development, and integration.
Candidate must demonstrate technical understanding in the field of sensor operations as well as knowledge of other related disciplines. The candidate should have effective communication skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) related field with 14 or more years of engineering experience or MS with 12 years or more year of engineering experience or Ph.D. with 10 or more years of engineering experience
• Must have an Active, In-Scope, DOD Top Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
• Demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership.
• Supplier Management experience
• Electro-Optical Sensor experience
• Experience in technical integration of payloads or avionics electronic subsystems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience developing advanced technological ideas and guiding their development into a final product.
• Project Management, Project Engineering, or Systems Engineering Experience
• Highly organized and self-driven with the ability to lead a multi-discipline engineering team to accomplish complex objectives.
• Experience with sensor providers/suppliers
• Experience with DOORs
• Experience with CPLM/NX
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment.
• Experience with DoD Acquisition principles

Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00
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.
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.
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.