Sr. Principal IPT Lead - R10223077

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Secret

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

• Direct engineering teams across design, manufacturing, and yield improvement initiatives to ensure the successful delivery of mission‑critical production products.
• Interface effectively with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to align project goals and drive execution.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis and data processing techniques to identify issues and implement functional testing for performance improvement and risk mitigation.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced setting with high expectations, managing diverse tasks and fostering collaborative teamwork.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project budgets and schedules, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to timelines.
• Partner with suppliers to articulate project requirements clearly and ensure alignment with production needs.
• Regularly update internal leadership on project status, challenges, and progress to maintain transparency and support decision‑making.
• The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, highly organized, detail‑oriented, and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Cost account management responsibility for project scope

This role is contingent upon candidates having an current Active DOD Secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience; or a Master’s degree in the same fields with at least 6 years of applicable experience. An additional 4 years of experience is acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Possess a basic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing, and Test process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Design, Manufacturing, and Test processes, with the ability to apply this understanding effectively in project environments.
• 1‑year minimum as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead or equivalent where responsibilities included: project planning, cost & schedule management including tracking, team tasking / leadership, and status reporting.
• 1‑year minimum working experience with knowledge of Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Material Processing.
• Experience with production follow, troubleshooting, and factory follow/improvements.
• Experience using Root Cause Analysis and data processing techniques to identify issues and implement functional testing for performance improvement and risk mitigation.
• CAM certified or able to take CAM course and pass 100‑question test.

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated team leadership in one or more of the following domains:
  Project Planning and Execution Cost and Schedule Management, including monitoring and reporting Manufacturing Support and Oversight Vendor Relationship Management Engineering Design and Development.
• Proficiency in RF (Radio Frequency) systems and applications.
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis, simulation, and problem‑solving.
• Possess basic understanding of OPM processes and/or experience working OPMs.

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