Senior Principal Supplier Management Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking a Senior Principal Supplier Management Systems Engineer.   

What You’ll Get to Do: 

As a member of a dedicated Supplier Management Team (SMT), you’ll provide technical leadership for the team. In addition, you’ll manage risk and opportunity related to supplied parts and their integration into the segment or system, develop statements of work and specifications, evaluate supplier capabilities with respect to segment and system requirements, perform regular technical reviews, and participate in negotiations as required. You’ll be working on an exceptionally complex system that blends both mature and emerging technologies giving you the opportunity to shape the future of mission‑critical solutions.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Supplier Management Systems Engineer: 

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, OR 4 years of experience with PhD

• Demonstrated experience with Systems Development Lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience defining systems behavior
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering (Software, Hardware, Electrical) and working in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of systems engineering including participation in the development of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements
• Risk and opportunity management experience

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph prior to start

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Principal Supplier Management Systems Engineer: 

• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

• Degree or professional experience in Hardware or Digital Engineering OR Electromechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Use of engineering management tools, such as DOORS or Cameo
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML/MBSE)

• Previous experience working in a Supplier Management Team (SMT)

• Familiarity with EVMS with experience managing budget and schedule as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience drafting Statements of Work and developing and managing schedules
• Familiarity with project and task management tools: Jira, Confluence

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.