Sr Principal Chief Engineer-Hardware IPT Lead

$127,000 - $190,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Senior

Baltimore, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Principal Chief Engineer-Hardware IPT Lead at Northrop Grumman is responsible for leading cross-discipline engineering teams on low to medium risk projects. This role involves interfacing with various departments, managing project budgets and schedules, and supporting proposal development and program acquisition efforts. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products.
• Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts.
• Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership.
• Develop and execute project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and critical path management.
• Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing.
• Work with suppliers to articulate project requirements.
• Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or Master's Degree in a STEM related field and 6 years of related experience.
• Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance.
• Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function.
• Demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership experience in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing or Test process.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects.
• Fluency with developing and executing project schedules.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Active and current Top Secret government clearance a plus.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.