The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Advanced Processing Solutions (APS) Business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefining the leading edge of exotic new technologies in computation, system security, and AI. One of our most challenging areas of research is Transformational Computing (TC) which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. You will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these next generation processing solutions a reality.

Advanced Processing Solutions Engineering is seeking Technical/Pod Managers to join our growing organization. This role provides opportunity for functional people leadership along with direct individual technical contribution. You will lead a team of technical staff comprising a wide range of engineering and science fields in support of Transformational Computing programs.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of 8-12 technical staff in management role.
• Execute in a direct contributor role as a system, software, electrical, design, test engineer or as an architect, physicist, material, or data scientist.
• Work with technical leads and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define requirements and develop Agile project plans.
• Work in cooperation with program management to track execution and provide technical leadership to the team/pod.
• Work in collaboration with training leads to review and develop technical training material/documents.
• Support administrative management responsibilities including staffing, performance evaluation, career development, and salary planning.

This position requires work onsite in either Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD facilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum 7 years of related engineering experience including at least one year as an integrated product team or technical team lead.
• Proven leadership skills as a people and technical leader, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in STEM
• 12 years of related engineering experience
• Demonstrated performance as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader.
• Experience with Lean-Agile development for software or hardware systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

Northop Grumman provides learning opportunities for personal growth, competitive 401k matching, and values work life balance. Flexible work arrangements include daily flex around core hours, 9/80 schedule or 4/10 schedule.

This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Annapolis Junction, MD, MD, USA.

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