Aeronautical Engineering Manager 2 - Palmdale, United States - Northrop Grumman

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS)

sector has an opening for a

Materials & Process (M&P) Functional Homeroom Section Manager

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support Strike within the Vehicle Engineering directorate in

Palmdale, CA

.

Job Summary
:

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a cross-functional engineering team of approximately 15 staff members and leading all relevant managerial tasks.

This is a hands-on leadership role encompassing both functional management (approx. 20%) and technical performance (approx. 80%) on a specific program.

The 80% technical statement of work is aligned with analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems.

Responsibilities may include:
New conceptual layouts, detailed engineering designs of structural composites, modifications, integration of advanced materials, and drawing reviews.

Performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications, and manufacturing plans in a team environment with other engineering organizations

Perform Workforce Planning in collaboration with the functional homeroom such as staffing, hiring, and onboarding.

Champion positive change within the organization to achieve competitive advantage for the division and sector.

Develop and improve personnel, organizational technical skills, and experience with aircraft subsystems.

Work with Human Resources to mediate and resolve personnel issues.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate strong leadership skills to recruit, manage, and retain employees.

The selected candidate shall be an effective communicator and problem solver who will develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.

Demonstrating abilities to build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

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 you 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 develop 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.


Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 9 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in related STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant experience

Knowledge of Materials & Processes with demonstrated technical ownership experience in requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, test, and/or verification

Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes including requirements development and verification, preliminary and detailed design, MRP, Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Maintenance

Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to start


Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or similar

Experience with composite aerospace structures

Prior experience in a lead role in a technical engineering capacity

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Effective communication and presentation skills

High proficiency in technical problem-solving

Current DoD Top Secret clearance


Salary Range:
$151,900 - $227,900

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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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