Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 - Vehicle Subsystems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Vehicle Engineering Section Manager 2 reporting to the Vehicle Engineering Integration and Execution (EI&E) Department Manager within the MDC2 portfolio of programs.  This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL.

The successful candidate will manage the functional engineering activities of up to fifteen Vehicle Engineers in one of these disciplines: Electro-mechanical Design and Wire Routing, Fluid and Mechanical Systems, Crew and Equipment Design Integration. The Section Manager is responsible for product integrity, process adherence, staffing, training and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Technical and process oversight, participation in the performance review process, management of personnel records and participation in corrective or disciplinary actions.

• Staffing responsibilities may include hiring, reduction in force actions, recruiting of personnel and working to ensure that engineers with the appropriate skills and experience are deployed.

• The ability to manage training opportunities and budget allocations, as well as participation in tool, process, and metric initiatives is required.

• Team engagement is a key focus.

• The ability to mentor, provide career guidance and coaching, and to lead others is required.

• The Section Manager will also perform technical tasking within their discipline of experience, which will comprise the majority (approximately 80%) of the candidate statement of work.

• This position may require travel up to 10%.

Our leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience

• Demonstrated excellence in a discipline of Vehicle Engineering

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret or higher clearance

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced STEM degree

• Experience in one or more of the following Vehicle Engineering disciplines: Electro-mechanical Design, Wire Routing, Fluid Systems, Mechanical Systems, Environmental Control Systems, Cognizant/Responsible Engineer, Crew and Equipment Design Integration

• Experience in a technical leadership role

• Experience with Build To Package development, applicable notes, Bill Of Materials, lifecycle sign-off process.

• Experience with CPLM or Teamcenter product data management tools

• Experience with CATIA, NX-CAD, and/or similar CAD packages.

• Experience with Earned Value Management, Control Account Management, Staffing Forecasting

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.