DSP Systems Engineering Manager 1 (AHT)

Requisition ID: R10172174

Category: Research and Sciences

Location: Northridge, California, United States of America

Clearance Type: Secret

Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking a DSP Systems Engineering Manager to support various programs within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. Reporting to the Director of Hardware Engineering, the DSP Systems Engineering Manager will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic goals and objectives as applicable to the Sensors and Algorithms Department to support business objectives. The role will ensure engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and procedures.

Success in this role will reflect experience in overseeing the creation, optimization and implementation of advanced algorithms driving our RF-centric sensors and subsystems. Familiarity with Electronic Warfare Systems, RADAR Systems, and/or other RF-centric systems and methods is required. Experience with system architecture and design, sensor performance simulation and analysis are necessary as this position will require technical leadership and know-how in developing and transitioning concepts from Technology Development to Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) to Limited Rate Production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage an Engineering Department of up to 15 engineers focused on Algorithm Development, Modeling & Simulation, Systems Engineering, and Data Analysis for Internal Research and Development and Customer Programs.
2. Work with Engineering Leadership, Peer Managers and Program Management to ensure programs are adequately and appropriately staffed.
3. Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth.
4. Act as resource to the department staff by providing guidance, interpretation, training and key input regarding operating procedures and processes.
5. Champion and participate in engineering process improvement initiatives to ensure alignment of operations initiatives.
6. Support the Business Unit’s initiative to adopt Model Based Engineering practices.
7. Develop and administer budgets and standards of performance.
8. Participate in Peer Reviews and Major Design Reviews.
9. Support proposal development and substantiation of related contract activities.
10. Identify capital, facility, and other resource requirements to secure discretionary funding to support development and transition to production needs.

Basic Qualifications:

1. BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent with 5+ years of experience; or MS + 3 years’ experience.
2. Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems, RADAR Systems, or other RF-centric systems and methods.
3. Prior experience in leading departments, teams, or projects focused on Algorithm Development, Modeling & Simulation, or related data-sciences.
4. Excellent problem-solving abilities with a track record of developing innovative solutions.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with related disciplines and teams.
6. Experience with estimating tasking including authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Proposals.
7. A current Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
2. Experience in program technical leadership or integrated product team leadership (IPTL).
3. Experience with Multi-disciplinary engineering.
4. Demonstrated history of technical progression leading to engineering leadership position.
5. Experience in Missile Development and/or Airborne Systems.
6. Experience in transition from Technology Development to EMD, EMD to Limited Rate Production and product life-cycle engineering.

Salary Range: $126,600 - $189,800

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.