Manager Electrical Engineering 1 - (2nd Shift Test Team)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems is seeking a qualified leader for the position of Manager Electrical Engineering 1 – (2nd Shift Test Team) within the Module Assembly and Test (MA&T) department. This position is located at our Space Park campus in Manhattan Beach, CA. 

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You create trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customer. You create and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results. 

The Front-Line Manager is responsible for direct supervision of test production activities on 2nd shift for MA&T.  MA&T is a world class facility capable of assembling and testing a wide array of microelectronic modules from DC to W-Band for space, air and ground applications. The successful candidate will provide technical direction and administrative support in the production of RF, analog, and digital modules and hybrids, supervising direct reports with a variety of experience-level. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Manage employee performance (includes engagement strategies for high performers and corrective actions for low performers) 

• Engage section members (includes mentoring, coaching, recognition and rewards, and career development) 

• Determine staffing by working with Sub-project Managers to optimize coverage 

• Maintain all lab equipment and provide logistical support, manage service contracts for special equipment 

• Management of regular production builds, QCI testing and any other special testing requirements that arise 

• Perform property management tasks as needed by the department 

• Perform performance review, pay rate review, and performance ranking of between eight and twelve non-exempt direct reports 

• Recruit and hire candidates to perform day-to-day testing tasks as needed due to growth or attrition 

• Spend approximately 25% time performing direct work such as test engineering support or other non-allocation duties 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 

• Paid Time Off 

• Health & Wellness Resources 

• Employee Discounts 

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. For more details, please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more. Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus (5) years of test production or other related engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus (3) years of test production or other related engineering experience 

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a government SCI access               

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active SCI access / SAP ​

• Demonstrated technical competence and troubleshooting experience with test equipment 

• Ability to develop and foster a diverse and inclusive work culture 

• Proficiency in Solumina and Enovia 

• Knowledge of California Labor Laws pertaining to non-exempt employees 

Salary Range: $129,900.00 - $194,900.00

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.