Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1

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 - 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsibilities

• Uses performance data such as yield, first pass yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes and standardize work.
• Provides staffing, work assignment, coaching, and performance management for technicians while fostering a safe, high-performance team environment.
• Oversees daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome, wing, and antenna assy with accompanying machine shop support.
• Partners with RF and antenna design, Antenna and Electronics assy (M2N) test, quality, and supply chain teams to execute on both flight and IRAD hardware.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.

• No clearance required to start.
• 3+ years of experience supporting RF or antenna hardware or antenna electronics in development or production environments.
• Support hands‑on onsite work in lab and manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in antenna development, antenna electronics, or RF hardware support.
• Experience with phased‑array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces.
• Active clearance, or ability to obtain one, if required for the role.

Skills

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

The primary level salary range is $121,000.00 - $181,600.00. This range is a guideline; base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.