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Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer - Technical Program Manager TPM - Northrop Grumman
Product Manager
Senior Principal Electronics Engineer and Technical Program Manager leading complex defense electronics projects, driving cross‑functional teams, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with top‑secret security requirements.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end electronics system development for high‑profile defense programs, ensuring technical excellence and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (electronics, software, integration) to deliver integrated solutions that meet stringent security and performance standards.
- Develop and maintain program plans, risk registers, and mitigation strategies, providing transparent status reporting to senior leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, applying best practices in systems engineering, quality assurance, and process optimization.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with top‑secret clearance and defense acquisition regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in electronics system design, integration, and program management within a defense or aerospace environment.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles, risk management, and secure development practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
- Valid Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.