Requisition ID: R10174133
Category: Engineering
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% 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. 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 Fellows are recognized experts in their fields who solve the hardest technical problems while ensuring we retain the hard-won insights needed to perform complex tasks successfully. ? These leaders define possible in our most important technical capability areas while identifying and cultivating essential people, processes, and tools.? They are deployed against critical programs and captures, aligned with our sector's top business priorities, and advance our products and solutions to meet customers' missions every day. ??
The ideal candidate will set and drive strategy for a broad set of technical initiatives and be empowered to make decisions that significantly impact annual operating plans (AOP), long-range strategic plan (LRSP) outcomes, and the Technology Roadmap.? The Northrop Grumman Fellow is expected to provide scientific, technical, intellectual leadership, as well as analytical support contributing to the advancement of growth goals.?? The candidate must also have a strong grasp of campaign execution, networking strategy, and possess the skills, drive, and judgement to successfully interface with senior leaders/technologists across the company and customer community.??
Northrop Grumman Missions Systems Sector Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors Division is seeking an NG Fellow 1 with an expertise in high power turbine generator, propulsion motor, and electromagnetic/electromechanical devices who will play an instrumental role in developing, evolving, and leading technological strategy in this skill area for the broader organization.? As the recognized leader in this technical domain, you will join Engineering, Program and Business Development leaders in architecting, developing, maturing, and integrating breakthrough technology solutions for new development/production opportunities.??
The position is full time, on-site based in Sunnyvale, CA.
General responsibilities may include but are not limited to:?? ?
Create technology Roadmaps to inform Northrop Grumman's strategy, shape future program pursuits and assist in developing technical differentiating Mission capabilities.
Conduct complex analyses to develop operational and system capabilities which achieve desired mission effects.?Solutions may be developed under conditions of uncertainty or where little precedent exists.
Provide inputs in proposal development for technology and products
Serve as a primary domain expert in support of key business functions, identifying and quantifying capability gaps, focusing attention on technical solutions to meet future needs and inform requirements
Coordinate portfolio to help optimize Sector/Division investment (i.e. IR&D approach, program/project tracking, cost, scalability, documentation, reporting, etc).
Develop customer relationships, interface with key stakeholders, and support development of new business or expand our technology credibility.
Involvement in attracting and capturing new business
Participate in customer, industry, and/or academic, advisory boards or consortiums.
Work closely with the Sector/Division Leaders to define technical solutions aligned to customers' strategies and requirements.
Champion company values, including safety, best practices, and continuous improvement.
Aid personnel technical development through leadership, team building, mentorship, and shared knowledge.
Specific Technology Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:? ?
High power turbine generator, propulsion motor, and electromagnetic/electromechanical devices.?
Our MLSS Division serves production customers within DoD and internationally. The successful candidate will have demonstrated abilities to lead technical development of prototype through production maritime systems and major sub-assemblies from design through system fielding.
Mentor, guide, and oversee teams of members of the technical staff as they work to realize these systems.
High Power Steam Turbine Generators
Magnetic Bearings and controls theory
Sensor design
Alternating Current (AC) Generators and Motor Design
Power Conversion Electronics
Magnetic Actuators
Electromagnetic design with experience on electrical analysis, mechanical design and material selection
Drive process development, continuous improvement, risk and opportunity management, and affordability initiatives within their associated programs
Contribute to critical skills management process by aligning business needs vs. development plan, and developing knowledge sharing training material
Basic Qualifications :??
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 20+ years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 18+ years of engineering experience OR?PhD in a STEM discipline and 15+ years of engineering experience
Experience creating and driving technology roadmaps across an organization in marine propulsion and power generation products that resulted in new product or business opportunities.
Experience as a technical leader to multi-disciplinary teams across different program lifecycle phases
8+ years of demonstrated success leading teams/and or technical solutions.
US Citizenship
Active Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications :??
10+ years of experience developing technical solutions and strategies in AC generator and motor design, power conversion electronics, magnetic actuators, magnetic bearings, and the control of these devices
Nuclear Navy customer interface experience
Knowledge of design for naval nuclear platforms (submarines, aircraft carriers)
Experience with product line management and product line engineering
Demonstrated success in creating and executing affordability initiatives
Advanced degrees in STEM related technical field
Top-Secret Security clearance
Salary Range: $207,100 - $310,700
The 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.
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 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
