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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead/Staff Chief Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,000.0 - $253,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Digital Technology, SAP (Applications), SC Clearance - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03e734630dc0d07d ## About the Role * Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 12 years related experience or a Masters Degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 10 years related experience or a PhD Degree, and a minimum of 8 years related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * U.S. Citizenship * Must have a current/active Secret Clearance. Must be able to obtain special program access. Secret clearance is required to start. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and special program access for continued employment. * 6 years' experience as Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Technical lead, or other leadership role in a program office or business function with demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills * 6 years' experience in the development of complex RF or Digital systems and sub-systems * Strong understanding of the Design, Manufacturing or Test process * 6 years' experience with developing and executing project schedules Preferred Qualifications: * Active and current Top Secret government clearance a plus * PMP certification a plus * Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) managing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) projects * Proven Experience in the IPT Lead role. * Experience in development of complex RF or Digital systems and sub-systems ## Description * This individual will lead a cross-discipline engineering team typically greater than 10 people for a medium to high-risk project and interface with Engineering & Program Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance. * Roles & Responsibilities: * Lead and direct cross-functional engineering teams during proposal, design, manufacturing, and delivery phases of products in development and production phases * Support proposal development and new program acquisition efforts * Interpret statements of work assigned by program leadership * Develop and execute to project budgets and schedules, including Earned Value Management System (EVMS), critical path management, Estimates-at-Completion (EACs), and workload forecasts * Interface with functional departments to secure team staffing * Work with suppliers and be able to articulate project requirements * Brief internal and customer leadership on progress of work assigned * Perform in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings. The selected candidates are expected to be self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented and possess effective verbal and written communication skills. 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