Manager Digital Engineering 2

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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Section Head for the Digital Hardware and Integrated Circuits (DHIC) Department. This role will be based in Gilbert, AZ.

The candidate will be responsible for leading a 10-12 person organization whose focus is Digital Hardware and Digital ASIC/FPGA product development for our nation’s most critical Space Systems. As a key member of the Digital Hardware and Integrated Circuits (DHIC) Department leadership team, the selected candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of the functional team including employee development & mentoring, performance management, personnel recruiting & retention, staffing, communications , technical support to programs and technology/business development efforts. Candidates must possess strong initiative, a demonstrated ability to multiplex in a dynamic environment, a responsive attitude and a proven ability to balance competing program and functional demands. Must demonstrate the ability to create a collaborative, engaging working environment, and an ability to manage competing interests/priorities are highly desirable.  This is a full-time position with responsibilities split between 20% section manager role and 80% technical role.

Basic Qualifications:

- BS in EE, ECE or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of digital design experience

- Extensive domain knowledge in the development of Digital Hardware and/or Integrated Circuits

- Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances:

•Dept of Defense Secret level with a background investigation date within 10 years

•OR Dept of Energy L clearance with a background investigation date within 10 years

Preferred Qualifications:

- Advanced technical degree

- Prior leadership experience

- Recognition as a digital hardware Subject Matter Expert

- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

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Salary Range: $127,700 USD - $191,500 USD

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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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