Hardware Design Lead Security Clearance

Position: Staff Hardware Design Lead with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
Polygraph 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.

What You'll Get to Do:
This role works at the segment/IPT level of an extremely complex system comprised of multiple segments, all of which incorporate mature and emerging technologies. As a Staff Hardware Design Lead, you will lead the Hardware Design Team and partner with other engineering function leaders to progress and mature the segment, and support critical engineering reviews and milestones (e.g. SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR, SVR, TRR).

This position supports the full design lifecycle including development, integration, and test. 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 Staff Hardware Design Lead:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, OR 8 years of experience with PhD
• Proven ability to lead and motivate engineering teams, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals
• Demonstrated experience working with architectural studies, technical baseline definition, and requirements & interface management
• Strong understanding of systems engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes, specifically system architecture
• Strong understanding of hardware design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Experience defining interfaces with software teams for defense-grade hardware systems
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects
• 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 Staff Hardware Design Lead:
• Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• STEM degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with MBSE and requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration, test planning and execution, or operational support
• Full custom circuit card design cycle (concept through production) experience, e.g. FPGAs, DDR memory, high-speed Ser Des, and microprocessors
• Familiarity with project and task management tools:
Jira or Confluence
• Familiarity with data visualization tools:
Tableau Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $ 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…