Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 Space Systems - Propulsion Systems Division is currently seeking a Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 to provide leadership to our Aeronautical Engineering team at Propulsion Systems Promontory, Utah Campus.

Role description & Responsibilities:

This engineering management position is a for a first line manager position with supervisory responsibilities for a team of analysts and design engineers to support all design and analysis related activities for Promontory based programs.  The work involves coordination with Project Engineering on tasks for the loaded motor team, leading a team of approximately 10-12 engineers, and working as an individual contributor in a loaded motor engineering discipline.

Job Duties: 

• Lead a Loaded Motor design and analysis team with design engineers and analysts in CFD, thermal, ballistics, and PLI

• Coordinate scope and schedule for engineering tasks with Project Engineering

• Complete engineering analysis or design related tasks related to the Loaded Motor

• Team management responsibilities for career development and employee performance

• Maintain and establish certification and technical standards for engineering design and analysis

Experience Requirements:  

• M.S. degree with 7 years experience or B.S. degree with 9 years experience

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Engineering analysis (PLI, thermal, or ballistics) or design experience with solid rocket motors

Experience Preferred:  

• Engineering analyst in ballistics or thermal

• Experience with grid generation and CAD

• Prior experience managing or leading a team

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong application skills analytical software, including geometry preparation and grid generation

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information in both written and oral formats

• Team oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving

Education/Certifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required and 9 years or a MS and 7 years or PhD and 4 years of experience

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position

Salary Range: $131,200.00 - $169,800.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.