At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Antenna Test Electronics Engineer (T5)/ Project Lead to support production and manufacturing operations at our Central Virginia manufacturing facilities.
What You'll Get To Do:
The Staff Antenna Test Electronics Engineer will lead cross-discipline engineering teams, typically greater than 5 engineers, across multiple projects related to antenna test equipment and antenna test facility projects. Projects are a mix of RF, electrical, and mechanical test equipment. Role will have project execution, schedule and financial responsibilities across 5-10 projects with varying degrees of complexity.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of test equipment projects
Develop project execution plans and lead teams through weekly assignments
Develop and maintain project schedules
Develop, maintain and report project financial status
Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing
Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements
Brief internal leadership on progress of work assigned
Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings.
The selected candidate should be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
This position is contingent upon proposal/task award.
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Basic Qualifications Staff Antenna Test Electronics Engineer :
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a STEM field (EE Degree preferred) and a minimum of 12 years of related experience in Engineering or Test; candidates with a Master’s degree need a minimum of 10 years of related experience in Engineering or Test.
Current, active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Engineering leadership experience in a team environment
Experience in development engineering of systems/products
Experience with the Design, Manufacturing or Test process
Experience developing and executing project schedules
Experience maintaining complex financial project budgets
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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.Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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