Christopher Payne

Director Of Systems Engineering at Northrop Grumman

Role
Director of Engineering - Systems Integration & Test at Northrop Grumman
Location
Baltimore City County, MD, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Christopher Payne

As Director of Programs at Northrop Grumman, I lead a multi-disciplined organization, driving critical engineering and systems integration initiatives. My role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and overseeing program execution in alignment with organizational objectives. With over 20 years of experience in engineering and management, I have worked across diverse roles, including program management, systems engineering, and subcontract oversight. My focus is on fostering innovation, enabling cross-functional teamwork, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet stakeholder needs.

Experience

  1. Director of Engineering - Systems Integration & Test

    Northrop Grumman

    Mar 2026 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville

    MS, Project Management

    2010 — 2012

  • Hampton University

    BS, Electrical Engineering

  • UC Irvine

    Certificate, Project Management

    2009 — 2010

Skills

  • Subcontracting
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Software Documentation
  • Sdlc
  • Requirements Management
  • Embedded Software
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Unix
  • Program Management
  • Simulations
  • System Architecture
  • Cmmi
  • Flight Test
  • Integration
  • Configuration Management
  • Aerospace
  • Software Engineering
  • Proposal Writing
  • Military
  • Clearcase
  • Testing
  • Ms Project
  • Systems Engineering
  • Analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Radar
  • Engineering Management
  • Visio
  • Object Oriented Design
  • Space Systems
  • Defense
  • Procedure Development
  • Security Clearance
  • Subcontr
  • Pmp
  • Software Project Management
  • Clearquest
  • C
  • Dod
  • Software Development

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