Manager Aeronautical Engineering – Level 1

Relocation assistance may be available. U.S. Government Secret Security clearance (or higher) required at the time of application. Travel required: 25% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

The Manager Aeronautical Engineering – Level 1 will be responsible for managing technical, schedule, cost, as well as Mechanical Engineering resources allocated to the Program. This includes identifying and addressing program risks to ensure launch success, facilitating technical solutions based on heritage and similar vehicles, tracking the program schedule, and performing CAM duties. The candidate is expected to lead by example, ensure proper cross-training of the team, and make sure the team understands the requirements of the Program and how they relate to individual tasks. This also includes holding periodic meetings with the team to review Mechanical Engineering performance relative to the Program schedule.

Responsibilities

• With little to no guidance, perform analysis, design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural components, or functional systems.
• Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs.
• Study basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials, components, or functional systems and apply engineering principles to develop new designs.
• Anticipate customer needs and find innovative ways to provide for those needs.
• Originate and develop constructive ideas; consistently look for ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve outcomes.
• Perform highly complex engineering design, development, analysis, and test activities to support assigned projects.
• Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; analyze project requirements and develop detailed planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis.
• Assume CAM responsibilities and EVMS Reporting.
• Interact with internal and external customers; assist in defining system requirements and generating specifications for products or subsystems.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the engineering team in the design, test, production, and maintenance phases of a project.
• Develop and present materials for project-related briefings, including design reviews, to internal and external customers.
• Support new business and prepare proposal material.
• Complete lead reviews for the Mechanical & Engineering department.
• Mentor the engineering team.
• Provide launch campaign field support at remote sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security clearance (or higher) at the time of application.
• Thorough knowledge of launch vehicle mechanical design and integration activities, as well as strong leadership skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience.

Pay

Primary salary range: $114,900.00 – $172,300.00. The above range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.