Engineering Section Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Join the Northrop Grumman – Xetron, part of Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. At Xetron, we design systems that science fiction writers can only dream up; they’re just that cool!

Join Northrop Grumman – Cincinnati (aka Xetron), part of Mission Systems sector, focused on the development of new capabilities for our military and intelligence customers around the globe. Our Northrop Grumman Cincinnati, Ohio small business culture operates collaboratively within a larger corporation providing the benefits of both.  This unique relationship offers employees the ability to know everyone at the site while working on technologies and products that are beyond state-of-the-art. You and your team will wrestle with the next big problems in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation, sharing your expertise while learning from the expert next to you. Remember when you were excited about getting to work because the challenge of the problem, the importance of the solution and the fun you had with your team?  It's that kind of place!  But don’t take my word for it.  See for yourself!  See why we receive comments on our YouTube Videos like “This company is insanely advanced” and “Wow. This is mind blowing.”  See some of our recent Awards and Recognition and read about some of the reasons to live in Cincinnati.

We are seeking a cleared or clearable Engineering Section Manager for a critical role in our engineering organization to be responsible for managing a team and ensuring successful completion of projects.

This is a dual role position, involving direct management of talented team of high performing multi-discipline engineers as well as project engineering leadership for technically advanced development programs to produce cutting edge hardware and/or software products at the Xetron facility that support National Defense partners. The products produced at this facility support all domains of intelligence and defense battlespaces including land, sea, air, cyber, and space. Many of the problem-sets our customers expect us to solve do not have known solutions, so ingenuity is essential.  

We have a preference for candidates with experience in multiple relevant technology areas, such as mechanical engineering, RF hardware development, FPGA firmware development, and/or DSP algorithm development. Ideal candidates for this position have extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of engineering. Less experienced candidates that demonstrate high technological aptitude with a willingness and desire to learn are equally qualified for this position.

Your direct management responsibilities will include (~20% of your time):

• Managing and guiding multi-discipline engineers including mechanical engineers

• Setting objectives and then monitoring and reviewing yearly progress for your team

• Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports

• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top-ranked engineering talent

• Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis

• Completing semi-annual performance assessments of your team members

• Motivating your team members (engagement) and facilitating regular meetings with them

• Providing mentoring and career development to each team member

• Coordinating training for each team member

• Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team’s development activities

Your project engineering leadership duties will include (~80% of your time):

• Leadership of program technical execution in order to meet cost and schedule constraints

• Program staffing for optimal execution

• Technical direction, guidance, and mentoring of project team members

• Working programs, proposals, and internally funded activities in a technical or leadership role

• Risk-mitigation planning and execution

• Strategic problem solving

• Earned value management

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must have BS +9 years engineering experience, MS + 6 years engineering experience, PhD + 2 years engineering experience

• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a leadership role

• US Citizenship is required

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (NG will sponsor)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current, active Top Secret clearance

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Experience in developing custom RF systems

• Experience as a technical lead, functional lead, or leadership in the military

• Experience in multiple relevant technology areas

• Experience in recruiting and developing top engineering talent

• M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree

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.

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.