Manager Engineering 2 – Macro- Electronics

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 Strategic Space Systems Division has an opening for a Manager Engineering 2 - Macro-Electronics to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA.

The selected candidate will manage engineers within the Macro-electronics Section of the Parts, Materials, and Processes (PM&P) Department.

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.

You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customers. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.

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The Macro-electronics M&P Engineering section oversees the Parts, Materials and Processes used in the design, manufacture and test of electronic hardware for space and military applications.  Hardware ranges from the piece/part and bare Printed Wiring Board (PWB), to Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and slice level assembly, through unit and subsystem level configuration.   Other support areas include component failure analysis, development of critical item controls and non-destructive analysis of electrical components.  The team includes Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Prohibited Materials, PWB technology and Electronics Manufacturing. 

The Section Manager will report to the PM&P engineering Department Manager. The Section Manager balances program technical demands for a majority of their time with people management.  Most of their time, the Section Manager performs as an independent contributor and supports programs by providing engineering support during proposal, design, qualification, manufacturing, integration, test fielding of payloads and spacecraft.

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 selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. 

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:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR Masters of Science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience.

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.

• Experience supporting production or integration and test (I&T) activities

• Demonstrated knowledge in parts, materials and process selection, manufacturing support, failure analysis, and processing of materials for space hardware

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance OR SCI access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters’ Degree in a STEM field

• Strong background in EEE parts, materials, processes, radiation, chemistry

• Prior budget responsibility is desired

• Possesses strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills

• Background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Macro-Electronics

• Familiarity with materials and processes of spacecraft structures

• Active, in-scope DoD Top Secret and/or SCI clearance

Salary Range: $130,500 USD - $195,700 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.