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.
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, but they're also making history.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman Space Systems has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career with Northrop Grumman Space Systems today!
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
The Payload and Ground Systems Division seeks talented Hardware Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and Cost Account Manager (CAM) with engineering management experience to join our growing team in Rolling Meadows, IL.
Specific duties include managing Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) inputs, and tasking priorities for the hardware. Candidate will work closely with Program Manager (PM), Chief Engineer, Hardware design leads, and the customer. Active participation is required in cross-IPT efforts to help the program understand priorities for present and future activities. Work is performed in a dynamic team environment, defining processes and resolving complex problems. The candidate must have the ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and oversight, and mentor junior engineers.
Essential Functions:
Provides management and technical direction to hardware team.
Provide leadership and review of proposal efforts.
Schedule management including forecast monitoring, variance explanations, and cost/schedule.
Management of Risk and Opportunity processes
Oversight of activities, including tracking product deliveries and milestone
Review of generated design reviews, test reviews, engineering summaries, and related documentation
Coordination with IPT leads, program management, and third-party stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 12+ years of engineering experience (9+ with a MS, 7+ with a PhD)
Familiarity with Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value (EV) Techniques
Understanding of hardware design, principles, and processes
Experience with Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) requests and proposal activities
US Citizen and ability to obtain government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience on programs, leadership for an engineering team, management of one or more phases of a technical program, proposals, ECP's.
Experience with the hardware architecture, requirements baseline, verification approaches, and execution of delivery milestones
Effectively communicate and present to program managers, technical managers and customers
Active DoD Top Secret/SSBI clearance and/or active SCI access
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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Salary Range: $153,600 - $230,400
Employees may be eligible for 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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.