Electronics Engineering Manager 2 – Avionics Section Manager

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Electronics Engineering Manager 2 – Avionics Section Manager to join our team in Palmdale, CA or Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization. This role has both 80% program and 20% functional responsibilities.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product development.

• Influence teams to achieve goals.

• Present to technical leadership (e.g., chief engineers, SEIT & IPT leads).

• Advise stakeholders on technical topics.

• Regularly provide input for proposals.

• Mentor & share knowledge with others.

FUNCTIONAL HOMEROOM RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a section of electronics, electrical and mechanical engineers (10-15 personnel)

• Partner with technical and functional management to develop an approach that satisfies the staffing needs between programs.

• Timecard approval, employee performance evaluations, facilitating employee growth, and special assignments in support of the functional homeroom

• Ensure personnel and hardware safety, driving compliance with policies and procedures including security, property management, training, configuration control, and test conduct

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 of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 9 years of related experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related experience 

• Active in-Scope, DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance once in position.

• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. 

• Experience leading an engineering team or project

• Experience with avionics systems engineering and integration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree

• Supplier management experience

• Cost Account Management experience

• Risk/Opportunity/Issue management experience related to complex hardware and software subsystems

• Proven success as a technical team lead, solving complex technical issues.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to include written and verbal communication

• Experience executing the engineering project life cycle, including: requirements analysis, design, development, integration, validation, verification, and sustainment

• Demonstrated success in leading, collaborating, and developing cross functional teams of varying degrees of skill on complex technical projects

• Prior Functional Management Experience

• Ability and desire to provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to direct reports

• Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.

• Current SAP/Program Access

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.