Manager Engineering 2 - Non-Metallics PM&P Section Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a highly a qualified Non-Metallics PM&P Section Manager looking to join a highly qualified team located in Redondo Beach, CA.

The selected candidate will manage the Non-Metallics section within the Parts, Materials, and Processes (PM&P) Department in Redondo Beach, CA.  The Section supports SSSD programs by evaluating, characterizing, qualifying, and selecting the materials and processes used to produce deliverable spaceflight hardware.  The Section develops fundamental material properties and allowables used in design and authors and maintains material, and manufacturing process specifications. In addition, members of the Section lead and support failure analyses for unplanned events including the determination of root cause and implementation of corrective action.

The Non-Metallics PM&P Section Manager balances program technical demands for a majority of their time with people management.  Most of the time, the Non-Metallics PM&P Section Manager performs as an independent contributor and supports programs by providing engineering support during proposal, design, qualification, manufacturing, integration, and test of payloads, and spacecraft.  For the balance of their time, the Section manager is focused on leadership including people management (direction & coaching), program/project reviews, coordination of job assignments, staffing, recruiting, developing IRAD and process improvement plans, lab operations, as well as developing capital and equipment plans.

The applicant will need a strong background in one or more of the following spacecraft technologies: Composite fabrication, honeycomb panel fabrication, thermal paints, MLI, and  elastomeric knowledge.  The applicant will also understand the effect of radiation on spacecraft materials. the candidate should understand and explain allowable generation and plan qualifications testing to meet the needs of all program types.

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.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline from an ABET accredited university.

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree (BS) OR 6 years of engineering experience with advanced STEM degree: Master's of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

• Demonstrated knowledge in Space Composite fabrication.

• Proven leadership experience on projects and/or teams

• Ability to obtain and maintain TS clearance and SCI access

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree  or MS degree in STEM from an accredited institution

• Recognition within the broader organization as a Subject Matter Expert in Composite fabrication and Parts and Material Science

• Familiarity with the integration and test of spacecraft

• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership abilities

• Demonstrations of excellent communications skills which include the ability to verbally articulate and to make effective presentations, and to prepare clear and concise written reports are desired

• Experience managing budgets

• Experience justifying capital test equipment and purchase requests

• Active SCI and TS clearance

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.

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.