Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer (287718)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: A US Government security clearance per customer's requirements.TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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, they're making history.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector, Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) is a leading innovator in advanced microelectronics design and fabrication. MDA is seeking a Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer. This position is located at Baltimore, MD locations.

We are seeking a Sr Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer to oversee a large transition in our manufacturing line.  This role will be responsible for the development of key strategies, the development of metrics, and the communication of progress over time.  A deep understanding of superconducting manufacturing, and a strong communication skill will essential for success in this role.   

This position requires work on site located at Linthicum, MD and/or Annapolis Junction, MD as needed.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage schedules for manufacturing transitions
• Develop and track technical progress metrics (TPM’s)
• Develop risk and opportunity management strategies and metrics
• Support program reviews
• Utilize superconducting electronics fabrication experience to shape the transition plans for manufacturing lines
• Coordinate between Chief Engineers, SEIT leads, engineering staff, suppliers, customers, and the PMO to achieve program objectives

 What you need to be successful in the role:

• Knowledge of data administration and data standardization policies and standards.
• Knowledge of the capabilities and functionality associated with various technologies for organizing and managing information (e.g., databases, bookmarking engines).
• Skill in developing scalable data models.
• Knowledge of the characteristics of physical and virtual data storage media.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Skill in designing the best approach and architecture for automated data labeling and data lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Staff Manufacturing Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), with 14+ years of experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), with 12+ years of experience or PHD degree in a STEM area with 9+ years of experience.
• Deep understanding of superconducting electronics fabrication
• Experience with all aspects of wafer fabrication line startup, from proposal to first silicon
• Experience with technology transfer efforts
• Experience interfacing with Chief Engineers, SEIT leads, engineering staff, suppliers, customers, and the PMO to achieve program objectives
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience leading high-performing technical teams
• Experience briefing senior NGC management and customers
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maters's degree in a technical area with 12 years of relevant experience (10 years with PhD)
• Deep understanding of superconducting electronics fabrication
• Experience with all aspects of wafer fabrication line startup, from proposal to first silicon
• Experience with technology transfer efforts
• Experience interfacing with Chief Engineers, SEIT leads, engineering staff, suppliers, customers, and the PMO to achieve program objectives
• Experience with requirements management
• Experience leading high-performing technical teams
• Experience briefing senior NGC management and customers
• Active US government security clearance per business requirements

Primary Level Salary Range: $179,600.00 - $282,200.00The 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.