Rapid Capabilities Lab Manager

About the role

The Engineering Manager 1 will lead the execution of lab fabrication SOW within the Rapid Capabilities Lab (RCL) under the Center of Technical Excellence (CoTE). They will support across multiple cost centers, manage a diverse team, provide build estimates and forecasting, and assist with recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with program engineering and project management to execute to their build requirements and milestones
• Ensure fidelity and standards across the multiple cost centers
• Leverage support groups to assist the team with test execution
• Support recruitment activities including the creation of requisitions, conduct interviews, and approve job offers
• Provide career guidance and functional directions to members of the Lab Test team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of military or civilian aircraft or lab maintenance experience OR Master’s Degree with 3 years military experience OR a High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of related professional/military experience
• Must have ability to obtain an active Top Secret US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Experience with lab, manufacturing, quality controls, inspection and/or non-conformance controls – including and hands-on fabrication of cable assemblies and mechanical assemblies
• Prior Experience leading projects or teams, interacting with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience with Engineering drawings, CPLM, JIRA, and EPS/SAP
• Ability to read engineering documentation, inspect drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from 9 years of related professional/military aerospace experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military aerospace experience
• Has an active Top Secret / PAR Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from 9 years of related professional/military aerospace experience OR Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military aerospace experience
• Experience working logistics efforts
• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
• Technical project management experience with proven successful execution of technical projects to cost and schedule targets
• Experience managing complex administrative tasks across multiple programs

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00
• Includes 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.

Pay & Schedule

• Annual salary range: $104,500.00 - $156,700.00
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

• 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.