Job Description
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking an experienced leader to fill the Manager Digital Engineering 2 position in the Networked Information Solutions & Payload Ground Systems (NIS & PGS) organization based in Baltimore MD.
What You'll get to Do:
The Digital Technology Manager role involves balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a team of 10-15 digital engineers as well as performance of productive work on a program or several programs. The management side involves leading a team of FPGA/firmware and digital hardware design engineers of varying experience levels.
Responsibilities include:
• Staff & Workload Planning: Forecast staffing needs and allocate workload to meet project goals and budgets.
• People Management & Development: Build inclusive teams, set goals, train, coach and provide performance feedback.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Recruit top engineering talent and implement strategies to keep them engaged.
• Technical Leadership: Lead digital engineering projects and conduct design reviews to ensure quality.
• InterProgram Coordination: Lead IPT, coordinating across teams to align schedules and resolve dependencies.
• Business Development & Proposal Support: Offer technical consulting for proposals to win new business.
• Change Management: Champion initiatives that drive organizational change for competitive advantage.
• Work closely with the directors and managers of other engineering disciplines, program directors and program managers
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain or maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• A current/active DoD secret clearance is required and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• 2 years of experience in management of employees or management of a project including mentoring and the ability to build highly engaged teams.
• 3 years of experience with designing and/or leading/managing digital design projects.
• 3 years of experience in all aspects of the digital design process, from requirements analysis through verification testing.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Experience leading teams in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.
• Experience leading/managing digital hardware, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, and/or digital subsystem design projects.
• Knowledge of current digital technologies (digital hardware, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, verification, and/or subsystem).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present knowledge to a wide variety of audiences of different backgrounds effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance
• Effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement
• Able to demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities
• Ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the sector business areas as required to accomplish the team goals
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: [https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/](https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/)
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Primary Level Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking an experienced leader to fill the Manager Digital Engineering 2 position in the Networked Information Solutions & Payload Ground Systems (NIS & PGS) organization based in Baltimore MD.
What You'll get to Do:
The Digital Technology Manager role involves balancing both the overall functional oversight and management of a team of 10-15 digital engineers as well as performance of productive work on a program or several programs. The management side involves leading a team of FPGA/firmware and digital hardware design engineers of varying experience levels.
Responsibilities include:
• Staff & Workload Planning: Forecast staffing needs and allocate workload to meet project goals and budgets.
• People Management & Development: Build inclusive teams, set goals, train, coach and provide performance feedback.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Recruit top engineering talent and implement strategies to keep them engaged.
• Technical Leadership: Lead digital engineering projects and conduct design reviews to ensure quality.
• InterProgram Coordination: Lead IPT, coordinating across teams to align schedules and resolve dependencies.
• Business Development & Proposal Support: Offer technical consulting for proposals to win new business.
• Change Management: Champion initiatives that drive organizational change for competitive advantage.
• Work closely with the directors and managers of other engineering disciplines, program directors and program managers
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain or maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• A current/active DoD secret clearance is required and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• 2 years of experience in management of employees or management of a project including mentoring and the ability to build highly engaged teams.
• 3 years of experience with designing and/or leading/managing digital design projects.
• 3 years of experience in all aspects of the digital design process, from requirements analysis through verification testing.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Experience leading teams in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.
• Experience leading/managing digital hardware, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, and/or digital subsystem design projects.
• Knowledge of current digital technologies (digital hardware, FPGA, ASIC, SoC, verification, and/or subsystem).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present knowledge to a wide variety of audiences of different backgrounds effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance
• Effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement
• Able to demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities
• Ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the sector business areas as required to accomplish the team goals
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: [https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/](https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/)
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Primary Level Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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