Manager Programs 3 - Site Lead

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: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.