[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Maryland-Baltimore # Staff Chief Engineer/Hardware IPT United States-Maryland-Baltimore Full-time Executive $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 Executive & Management Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Baltimore/Staff-Chief-Engineer-Hardware-IPT_R10238814) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Staff Chief Engineer/Hardware IPT ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Mission Systems has an opening for Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads with a technical background in Mechanical Engineering. This position is located in Linthicum, MD. This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for several NG programs with many time-critical elements and high management visibility. They will interface with personnel in Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance. In addition, they will brief internal, and potentially external customer, leadership on progress. The selected candidate will perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidate is expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills. These roles are contingent upon Program Award, and upon candidates having an Active and current Secret government clearance. These roles are contingent upon Program Award. ### Basic Qualifications Active and current Secret government clearance Experience with hardware design and/or hardware integration & test and/or experience moving hardware through the BWI factory Experience with Control Account Manager (CAM) activities and the Earned Value Management system (EVMS) Fluency with developing and executing project schedules Experience reporting project status to program, functional management and/or customers - Demonstrated leadership skills with 1.5 years minimum experience as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) - Lead, program manager or other leadership position leading engineers supporting a program or business function Available onsite at the BWI facility during first shift - Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or STEM-related degree, with 12 years of industry experience, or master’s degree and 10 years of industry experience Mechanically focused engineer with experience making drawing updates, pushing drawings through HWE process, and conducting design reviews. ### Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and lead a hardware team to meet cost, schedule and technical performance Experience identifying and quantifying risks/opportunities Experience working with Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Material Processing Experience with the Root Cause Correction Action (RCCA) process Experience managing products in the critical path of a program Experience with LRU/LRM Integration and testing for an EMD product transitioning to production PMP certification a plus Expert on NGMS production drawing process, can execute drawings reviews and manage updates to meet all NGMS requirements, able to push through blockers Strong RF and Thermal background Knowledgeable on SEWIP/ SEWIP family of systems, prior work on SEWIP inTOP or other shipboard RF systems MS-250SURGE Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00 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 [http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 89 days - Location: United States-Maryland-Baltimore - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Maryland-Baltimore/Staff-Chief-Engineer-Hardware-IPT_R10238814) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [Business Management Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/343e7c3113576e9a502d/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Chief Engineer Level 5 - Linthicum](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/ef19dd1290f033642a9f/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Chief of Staff - Manager Project Management 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/84293bde44a2fa6b54cb/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Principal Deputy Chief Engineer/Deputy IPT Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/dfef42dcd228ab247de7/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ### [Project Management Manager 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/6cee0f12193af6f2dc4c/) United States-Maryland-Baltimore ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [IAMD PAC-3 Ev Dev Hardware Chief Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8401a81b9f2d685f375d/) Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX ### [Hardware Engineer Staff - E4](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/24654a9ccdd06f266121/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Staff Hardware Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/39b249e7dd4c8964bd51/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Staff Test Engineer, Hardware Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f266d8d8c1caa367a535/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Chief of Staff - Finance Technology](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/b5d725ec2fec0e6650ab/) JPMorganChase · Jersey City, NJ, United States [Executive & Management jobs](/functions/executive-management/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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