Section Manager Mechanical Engineering 2

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 Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Section Manager Mechanical Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

The Section Manager (SM) position is a dual role comprised of 80% program technical contributions and 20% functional management responsibilities. You will lead a growing statement of work for one of six sections within the Mechanisms & Deployable Products Department. You will lead and support a group of approximately 12 engineering leads and individual contributors.  SM duties involve coordinating staff assignments, maintaining staffing forecasts, recruiting and retaining talent, supporting staff development and engagement, technical mentorship, conducting staff performance evaluations, upholding process compliance, meeting department goals, and authoring/reviewing program proposals. As an individual contributor, you will support program execution, drive hardware maturation, and enable innovative solutions for our Space Systems or Directed Energy programs.

This position reports directly to the Department Manager of the Mechanisms & Deployable Products (MDP) Department within the Vehicle and Software Engineering (VSE) Directorate.  The successful candidate will be solution focused, methodically organized, independently directed, a highly motivated self-starter, and able to perform effectively with concurrent tasking.  The successful candidate will also possess strong communication, leadership, and team building skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in a STEM Discipline with 5 years of engineering experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SCI clearances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with previous leadership experience

• Experience with Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Experience with whole product Lifecyle, from development through production

• Experience with moving mechanical assemblies

• Active Top Secret and SCI Clearances

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules:  For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work

For more details, please view Northrop Grumman Benefits.

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