Manager Programs 3 - Site Lead

Northrop Grumman

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Hopkinton, MA (On-Site/Office)

Requisition ID: R10190087
  • Category: Program Management
  • Location: Hopkinton, Massachusetts, 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
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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Manager Programs 3, Site Lead to support our Hopkinton, Massachusetts facility.

The Manager Programs 3, Site Lead will require a strong technical lead with a focus on business development and customer intimacy, proposal development, cost and schedule performance management. You will be working with our internal team as well as our customers developing solution paths and insuring the successful implementation with regards to technical performance, schedule and budget.

The Hopkinton Massachusetts facility is engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of antenna and passive microwave components for EW aerospace applications and associated OEM's. We have a strong cultural focus on design for manufacturability and therefore have our manufacturing and engineering resources co-located within the facility. In addition to our in-house machining, assembly, and quality capabilities, our test department has two antenna ranges. One is a far field range and the other is a near field 8'x8' scanning range. The test department also has multiple PNAs giving us measurement capability to 50GHz on site. Design development and manufacturing use industry standard software packages which are readily available.

Position Description:

This position will require an individual comfortable with working in a small team environment with a significant amount of autonomy and associated accountability, covering the full life cycle of projects from inception through production. Given the small team environment a willingness to assume multiple roles and responsibilities is required, supporting RF design, mechanical design, design for manufacturability, proposal support, and business development. The position will have the ability to directly influence the further development of the business and the success of this business lane as a whole. The ability to be hands-on, to work through others, to engage in leadership, and assist in customer development is emphasized. Applicants must demonstrate prior working experience in the aerospace industry and substantiate prior project leadership and/or systems engineering experience.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 9 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with 7 years of relevant experience
  • Prior experience in the aerospace industry, with design, development and/or production of antenna apertures and passive RF components
  • Project Leadership experience: scheduling, budgets, product costing, internal and external customer interface, reports and presentations, PDR's CDR,s etc.
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of business development: proposal management, customer development, new business capture, business management and strategy.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Emphasis on design for manufacturability and a general understanding of manufacturing processes such as dip-brazing, plating, painting, machining
  • Demonstrated ability to develop product designs independently, and verify those designs through prototype fabrication and testing. Understanding of mechanical drawings and geometric tolerance. Experience in the creation and execution of Acceptance Test Plans and Qualification Test Plans as required
  • Ability to work cooperatively with and through a team including vendors with an ability to work across multiple projects and follow through to completion
  • Proposal writing experience and business development support. Working with the customer to develop a solution path and associated tailoring of the customer's specification. Generation of a SOW and specification compliance review including pricing and schedule support for the proposed solution
  • Commitment to Quality and customer service, fostering and leading in a culture of continuous improvement
  • Working experience with the test and measurement of antenna and RF passive components, utilizing Orbit FR 959 far field and scanning range test equipment such as a vector network analyzer (VNA)
  • Solid background in electromagnetics
  • High Power RF component design, Waveguide and Coaxial
  • Quadridge Antenna design
  • Broad band component design
  • Experience with HFSS
  • Ability to use Solid Works
  • Familiarity with MRP systems
  • General AS9100 quality system requirements
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office suite, Excel, Word and Project is assumed
Salary Range: $187,000 - $280,600
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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