Mechanical Engineering Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil 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.

The Space Manufacturing & Engineering Center has a need for a Manager Mechanical Engineering 2, to be a functional manager and contribute technically to programs under the departments of Space Production Operations & Test and Manufacturing Engineering & Operations in Redondo Beach, CA.

These are highly dynamic, interactive positions. You will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers, and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in these roles.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Staffing support to all space systems and space programs
• Conducting periodic performance evaluations, including mid-year and annual reviews
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff
• Managing indirect and capital needs
• Professional development and mentoring of direct reports
• Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective and Preventive Action implementation
• Analyze metrics to meet cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality commitments.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules:  For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 7 years of engineering or relevant experience OR Masters of Science Degree (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of engineering or relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access
• Experience with leading large functional projects.
• Knowledge of spacecraft sub-assemblies and/or integration and test.
• Experience in space systems and space system production, integration and test.

Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.