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Sr. Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer

Sr. Principal Cryogenic Systems Engineer

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationHalethorpe, MD, USA, Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
Salary$131100 – $206000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 6 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related experience
  • Able to drive execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross organization
  • Experience leading technical teams
  • Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
  • Demonstrated Multi-Disciplinary Engineering and Logistics exposure (Mechanical, Facilities, Electrical) and strong ability to communicate cross-functionally
  • Must be willing to work on site 100% of time
  • Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
  • This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with functional management, MDA program managers, and other MDA department leads to ensure appropriate Lab Operations personnel deployment, support, and budget allocation while considering strategic growth and MDA needs
  • Candidate will be point of contact for MDA lab related communications and issues, along with system level deployment, build, and scheduling
  • Analyze needs and requirements of existing and proposed procedures, and develops technical, personnel, and organizational specifications
  • Responsible for training and technical development for the Lab Operations team
  • CAM for lab consumables and non-consumable lab equipment
  • Set and enforce policy for operating procedures, team communications, and interfacing with external vendors
  • Act as the Lab Operations lead when the current lead is unavailable

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or technical management with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Risk and Opportunity Management experience
  • Experience interfacing with large multi-site/multi-division teams
  • Experience in electronic testing equipment and associated test platforms
  • Familiarity working with cryogens, Liquid Helium and Nitrogen
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements
  • Active TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements