3,351 Sr Principal jobs in the United States

Technology Leadership

• Architect and lead R&D projects involving VCSEL-based and SiPh interconnect technologies, with applications in 800G/1.6T transceivers and beyond.
• Develop novel CPO architectures for high-density AI/ML workloads, focusing on reducing power, latency, and system complexity.
• Drive the convergence of datacom and AI by co-designing photonics and electronic platforms tailored to edge inference and training clusters.

• Collaborate with AI hardware teams to define interconnect requirements for AI accelerators (GPUs/NPUs).
• Develop and evaluate low-latency, high-throughput optical links for real-time AI inference, especially for edge and hybrid cloud environments.
• Leverage ML techniques (e.g., reinforcement learning, neural architecture search) for hardware/system optimization.

• Lead the integration of VCSELs, SiPh modulators, and photonic packaging into scalable system architectures.
• Investigate next-gen materials and packaging for improved thermal management and photonic-electronic co-integration.
• Guide reliability assessments and DfX strategies to ensure manufacturability at scale.

• Partner with cross-functional teams: signal integrity, firmware, AI system architects, and manufacturing.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
• Contribute to technology standardization and IP development (publications, patents, consortium involvement).

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in datacom photonics, with a strong background in VCSELs, SiPh, or integrated optics.

• Leadership capabilities to xxx
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and problem-solving skills.
• Work effectively with other members of II-VI A&D xxx.

• Expertise in CPO system design, including mechanical, thermal, and optical interface co-optimization.
• Proven experience in AI hardware or co-design of interconnects for AI compute workloads.
• Familiarity with relevant standards (IEEE 802.3, OIF, COBO) and simulation tools (Lumerical, HFSS, COMSOL, etc

• Onsite / hybrid work required

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Principal Engineer to lead cutting-edge research and development initiatives in the Datacom space. This role is responsible for defining technical roadmaps, architecting next-generation high-speed interconnect technologies, and shaping the strategic direction of our optical communication product portfolio. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in photonic devices, VCSELs, high-speed electronics, and optical transceivers, and thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. A strong background in optical and electrical interconnects, photonic technologies, and AI-centric system architectures is essential, along with a proven track record of translating disruptive technologies into scalable, real-world solutions.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

What You Will Do

• Providing leadership to support a varied range of administrative tasking, to include corrective/preventive maintenance, recurring operations functions, account management, and system optimization.

• Supervising administrators whose duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise/Microsoft Windows and environment.

• Lead and coordinate the deployment of domain infrastructure which includes Windows and RHEL Server installations and configurations.

• Participate in all phases of Engineering software installation and support, with emphasis on testing, documentation, and acceptance phases.

• Collaborate with teams and mentor junior Linux admins.

• Experience with Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods. 

• Experience with troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).

• Participate and lead technical meetings with team members and program personnel representing the organization in functional area matters.

• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.

• Responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support

• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned. 

• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.

• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours

• Full time 100% Onsite position

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience with some of, but not limited to, the following technologies: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, BackupExec, NetBackup, prior systems administration experience, Windows or Linux administration, Backup and Recovery enterprise suites.

• Must have experience in mentoring others or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active DoD TS clearance, or the ability to obtain one.

• Experience with Server architectures and troubleshooting methods and ability to assist in developing solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.

• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, Linux Desktops, Windows desktops (Windows 10, 11), Splunk and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.

• Scripting/ automation PowerShell, Bash.

• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) and an Operating System Certification. 

• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.

• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.

• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.

• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, and/or Exchange.

• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Project Manager supporting RQ-4 Global Supply Chain Programs. This position will be located in San Diego, California .

This job can support a hybrid work schedule reporting to the office every week.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Essential Functions:

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and harmonizing material forecasting across the RQ-4 program in support of sale and cash initiatives. The position requires cross functional collaboration with other departments primarily consisting of Subcontracts, Procurement, Program Management, and Finance. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced multi conflicting priority environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and oversee sales forecast across multiple programs and business units in coordination with the respective GSCPM and finance team

• Close coordination with Supplier Management teammates to get the most up to date information regarding deliveries and invoicing

• Collaborating with Cost Management to validate EACs are in line with financial forecast

• Working with the Finance team to make sure all inputs are submitted in a timely fashion

• Preparing clear, concise, and timely GSC cost charts and supporting GSC and Program needs as required

• Demonstrating skill and ability to analyze and develop solutions for complex problems

• Communicating effectively and clearly presenting approaches and findings

• Position requires the ability to work under pressure in a multiple conflicting priority environment to meet deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelors Degree with at least 8 years of experience,, Masters Degree with at least 6 years of experience or High School Diploma/Equivalent with 12 years of experience. Experience must be in: Supply Chain, Proposals; Finance; Project Management; Program Management, Program Cost Analysis; Scheduling or Material Estimating

• Must have experience with SAP or related business application software

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data Analysis experience

• Supply chain, Business Management, Operations Management experience

• Experience: Cost, Estimating, CAM (Control Account Management), and/or EVM (Earned Value Management)

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction using continuous problem solving

• Ability to lead through, overcome and adapt to obstacles and challenges; Deals effectively with change and challenges and helps others to do the same

• Understanding of payment terms, contract types, and government contracts

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Project Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA Center of Excellence where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Assurance Team working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.

This position is based out of Palmdale, CA however the position may consider applicants who can work remotely with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment, a Master's Degree with 6 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment or a PhD with 4 years of project management experience and/or experience in a production or operations environment
• Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate or similar
• Aerospace and/or Defense industry Experience
• Experience working in a fast paced manufacturing / Assembly line setting

Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00

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.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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 Grummans Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of products including spacecraft panels, lasers, spacecraft bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, antenna reflectors, aircraft and missile components. Our products have applications in air, naval, weapons, laser, and space products that power and enable satellites of all classes and have been on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.

The Structures Operating Unit within the MEP Business Unit designs, manufactures, and tests composite structures for air and space products and is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Chief Engineer for the Aircraft & Missiles Product Line/Value Stream to join our team. The representative candidate will have demonstrated strong and successful leadership abilities. This position is required to be onsite with a primary office location in San Diego, CA (Miramar).

Roles And Responsibilities (What You'll Get To Do)

The chief engineer is responsible for the technical direction and execution of all aspects of engineering on a program including design, development, implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of product to the customer. The chief engineer is the senior technical leader for the program engineering team, and also serves as technical advisor and delegate to the program manager. The chief engineer ensures that all engineering teams adhere to sound engineering processes, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. This includes maintaining cognizance over technical activities within program's Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and ensuring horizontal integration of the best engineering practices across the company. The chief engineer may also perform systems engineering and program management related roles and functions as necessary.

• Exemplify NGs Values and Leadership Behaviors as a senior technical leader
• Sets a Vision
• Builds a High Performing Team
• Takes Ownership
• Leads with Courage
• Responds to Challenges with Resilience
• Acts with Speed
• New business development
• Engage customers and guide technical spec and requirements evolution to better position business for technical success
• Serve as technical lead for proposals providing technical input, risk assessment, and performing initial requirements compliance matrix assessment
• Customer support and value
• Be the voice of the customer
• Communicate NGs technical value to the customer
• Perform or lead architecture trade studies, early program technical interaction, communicate customer goals (written or implied)
• Serve as technical representative for customer and beyond including site management through proposal and all engineering phases
• Resolve technical issues
• Guide technical decisions and arbitrate conflicts
• Acts as chair for program and product value stream design control during developmental phase of the program
• Participate in and or lead FRB/MRB activities
• Provide escalation following established tiered Escalation Process
• Support IRAD and product technology development to support current and long-term business needs
• Maintain an awareness of customer needs, market / industry trends, and latest tech developments
• Represent the product line and advocate for IRAD and tech development investment
• Develop and maintain product value stream IRAD and technology roadmaps
  
  

• Support program setup and initial start (SRR, architecture review, program requirements review, compliance matrix, lead technical kick-off)
• Establish program milestone review plan in collaboration with PM and customer
• Develop and evaluate initial program concept and support schedule (IMS) development
• Derive requirements for program/architecture concept from spec requirements
• Process capabilities vs requirements negotiation (proposal and concurrent engineering phase)
• Convene and chair program technical kick-off meetings
• Support ITAR/Export compliance and classification guidance as Technical Advisor (TA) (ITC role) for the product line
• Oversee team execution to ensure technical requirements are achieved within cost and schedule constraints
• Own requirements compliance matrix in collaboration with Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
• Lead and/or support technical peer (independent) reviews at product level
• Collaboration of multi-site technical teams
• Serve as technical advisor to program management
• Oversee design evolution and continually evaluate technical, cost, and schedule and implement mitigation planning
• Technical risk identification and mitigation
• Monitor manufacturability and cost performance
• Engagement with manufacturing team (Ops. VSL, Tooling, ME, QE)
• Provide guidance on improvements to meet external customer needs
• Capture, archive, and share lessons learned across value stream
• Evaluate engineering cost performance for execution/process improvement opportunities
• Mentor junior engineers
  

• Technical Subject Matter Expertise - Deep understanding of at least one technical subject area, with broad understanding of interdependencies related to other disciplines
• Systems Thinking - Broad understanding of system dependencies and relationships to other systems, overall architecture, customer requirements and system lifecycle
• Complex Problem Solving - Innovatively applying domain and multi-disciplinary expertise, and lessons learned to identify root cause, assess options and resolve technical issues
• Program Performance - Understanding and communicating of technical team operations, to include supplier and customer communications, technical risks and mitigations, and financial and schedule implications of technical decisions
• Leadership - Ability to effectively communicate, build relationships and consensus, influence stakeholders at all levels, and coordinate technical teams to ensure effective task execution
  
  

• Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) field and 9+ years of related technical experience, OR Master's Degree in a STEM field and 7+ years of related technical experience
• Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), Technical Lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Chief Engineer, or other engineering leadership role that demonstrates team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Broad experience across multiple engineering disciplines (design, analysis, materials, manufacturing, and test)
• Experience in designing, building, testing and deploying mission critical systems through Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), Initial Operating Capability (IOC), and Full Rate Production (FRP)
• Technical proficiency in material test and development, metals, fiber reinforced composites, failure mode mechanisms, manufacturing, and applications
• Demonstrated experience with discrepancy/non-conformance resolution, Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Material Review Boards (MRB) and Failure Review Boards (FRB)
• Experience with FAA, FAR, and DoD requirements and programs
• Experience in the design and analysis of aircraft structural and/or mechanical systems
• Familiarity with RF electrical properties of materials, RF analysis, and test techniques
• Experience with development programs including internal research and development (IRAD) or customer-funded research and development (CRAD)
• Experience with proposal development
• Ability to mentor, provide feedback, and coaching
• Ability and experience making sound decisions that impact the organization's operations and performance
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with ceramic materials and high temperature applications
• Familiarity with design and analysis engineering software tools including FEMAP, NASTRAN, NX, Teamcenter, LS Dyna
• Experience with cost account management (CAM)
• Current, active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) is required at time of application PREFERRED
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top-Secret security clearance as well as the ability to obtain and maintain SCI
• Ability to mentor, provide feedback, and coaching
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and foreign customers
• Ability to seek out, and utilize proper experience base across enterprise to resolve technical issues and or attract new business
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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• Evaluate utilities capabilities to meet Fleets needs, especially related to scope/design, schedule, and budget for large capital projects.
• Track, manage, and report on active project progress and financials. Proactively identify and mitigate risks to cost and schedule. Provide portfolio-level analysis of project status for communication with senior leaders.
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Required Experience Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of experience working with utilities to execute energy supply agreements, transmission-level or distribution-level interconnection agreements, procurement of new generation resources, contracting for wholesale and retail electricity, or conducting site selection due diligence. Demonstrated expertise collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on power infrastructure or capacity commitments.
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• Knowledge of data center power infrastructure requirements, data center planning processes, and data center capacity delivery channels.
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Education, Professional Certification and Licensure

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Power Engineering, Energy Management, Economics, or related field.
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Required Traits and Skills:

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Effective Communication : The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.

Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals and changing energy procurement landscape, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.

Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.

Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.

Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.

Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.

Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel:

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• Regular travel, as needed, to Fleet offices as well as to meet with local authorities/utility leaders in support of projects. We expect it to be less than 25%.

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening in Global Supply Chain for a Sr Principal Project Management to join our team.

This position will be located in Melbourne, FL supporting a hybrid schedule, reporting to the office every week.

The selected candidate will help drive GSC integration across multiple tiers of the Research and Advanced Design Supply Chain. They will focus on supply chain execution and drive process improvements to ensure alignment with program priorities.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. They will be able to successfully complete diverse work assignments and effectively collaborate in team settings across all levels. This selected candidate must be able to collaborate closely with executive and program leadership. They will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

This role is responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from proposal development through execution and contract closeout. Primary responsibilities require oversight of all functions across the supply chain for a particular work scope, including but not limited to: Requirements and Planning, Supplier Management, Business Management, Supplier Manufacturing Engineering Logistics.

Please note: A start date, for candidates selected, will be determined after obtaining both a DOD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access and is contingent upon Business/Customer funding.

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management
• Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards. Considered expert in field within the organization. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex tasks. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Most assignments are complex and performed independently without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
• Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources as well as problems with customer satisfaction.
• Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers.

• Must have Bachelor's with 8 years, Master's with 6 years or High School diploma/equivalent with 12 years' experience in the following: Project Management, Program Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Business Management, Proposals, Program Scheduling, Price/Cost Analysis, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of Project Management principles
• Experience using SAP, ERP or other related business software application
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company to meet its business needs.

• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience providing financial and business support
• Project/Program Management Certifications
• SharePoint workflow or other collaboration site design/development.
• Process mapping and process improvement experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• DOD Secret Clearance
• Special Program Access
• Capture experience and early program material management

Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00

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.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.