CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Manager 2 – Air Breathing Propulsion and Integration. This leadership position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Job Description:

As an Engineering Manager of the Air Breathing Propulsion section, the selected candidate will be a functional manager reporting to the Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls Department of the Vehicle Engineering South Bay directorate in the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector.  As a manager, candidate will be responsible for the people, processes, tools, and technology to meet the current and future Air Breathing Propulsion design and analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Redondo Beach, California.  Candidate will interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts.  Candidate may interface with their management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts.  Candidate will support program activity and perform the functional management role concurrently.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a team of engineers within the functional homeroom, supporting people, processes, tools and technology.

• Provide Air Breathing Propulsion technical oversight across the sector, including independent reviews of major programs, support of proposal, and identification of technology needs.

• Provide Propulsion Engine Cycle, Inlet and Exhaust analysis and guidance to programs

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members.

• Coordinate staffing with IPTs and support staffing processes, review resumes and conduct interviews, grow and maintain critical skillsets.

• Establish and maintain processes, design manuals, and common tools for programs across the discipline Community of Practice

• Identify capital assets, indirect, and training budgets required for personnel to perform statements of work.

• Facilitate and promote improvement initiatives, and sharing of lessons learned and best practices between programs and engineering teams.

• Administer Performance Management Process and salary review processes in conjunction with program IPT leaders and the Flight Sciences functional homeroom.

“Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.”

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution and 9 years of experience in Aircraft Design & Analysis or 7 years of experience with a STEM Master’s degree.

• Air Breathing Propulsion (engine cycles or flow path) experience on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic), rotorcraft or missile systems.

• Leadership experience within an engineering team environment.

• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple technical and programmatic tasks concurrently

• Ability and willingness to travel 10 of the time.

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government (DoD) Department of Defense issued Secret or higher security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Subject Matter Expert in Air Breathing Propulsion and other Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.

• Experience with Hybrid Electric Propulsion system design and analysis

• Experience with Survivability and Propulsion system design and analysis

• Experience with propulsion Wind Tunnel, Ground or Flight Test

• Experience in technical leadership and guiding engineers across multiple technical disciplines.

• Experience with Propulsion and Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls processes and products throughout the program life cycle.

• Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering or cross-functional team.

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.