Manager - Avionics and Digital Design - Tactical Space Systems - Dulles

Requisition : R

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• 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. 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.

We have an opening for a Digital Design Manager 2 to join our team of qualified individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be located in Dulles, VA.

In this manager role you will have ultimate responsibility for your team and will provide technical, operational, and functional leadership. As the manager, you set performance standards and expectations, promote engagement and development of team members, help resolve technical and operational issues, and handle personnel matters such as work assignments, performance & salary review, and hiring of new members.

This role consists of supervisory/management responsibilities for projects engaged in research and development. You will ensure that all development activities utilize best approaches from advanced quality planning, electrical and electrical systems engineering, program management, design for manufacturability, and others to ensure an efficient, high performing, rigorous development culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, direction, and performance feedback to a medium/large group of engineers and technicians for daily tasking.

• Initiate continuous improvement activities to create high quality and efficient processes.

• Improve planning, execution, and tracking methods to increase electrical engineering process excellence.

• Manage team schedules and resources to effectively meet business goals.

• Support technology growth in innovation identification, roadmap development, and proposal preparation.

• Set and promote high standards of quality and safety.

• Maintain selected electrical engineering processes and drive technical excellence by ensuring team output meets technical standards.

• Lead performance and compensation management activities for team members.

• Manage cost and schedule for independent research or process improvement projects assigned to your team.

• Manage a portion of department budget.

Skills for Success

Technical Skills:

• Avionics Expertise:
  Extensive knowledge of avionics systems, components, and their applications in spacecraft.

• Digital Circuit Design:
  Proficiency in designing circuits, schematic entry, and layout.

• Debugging Skills:
  Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems in avionics systems.

• Embedded Systems:
  Experience in working with embedded systems commonly used in spacecraft avionics.

• Knowledge of Regulations:
  Understanding of industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements in space applications.

• Quality Assurance:
  Implementing quality control processes for avionics design and ensuring adherence to standards.

Managerial and Soft Skills:

• Leadership:
  Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team of engineers.

• Communication Skills:
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.

• Project Management:
  Organizational skills to oversee multiple projects, schedules, and budgets effectively.

• Decision-making:
  Make informed and strategic decisions for the team and projects.

• Conflict Resolution:
  Ability to handle conflicts and facilitate resolutions within the team.

• Continuous Learning:
  Willingness to stay updated with the latest advancements in avionics technology.

Basic Qualifications:

• Engineering degree with 9 years of full-time engineering experience in an aerospace or space environment, or a Master’s degree in Engineering with 7 years’ work experience in a related field, or a PHD with 4 years’ work…