Manager Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Engineering 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Position Overview: The Aircraft Advanced Design Directorate within Research and Advanced Design has a need for a Manager Engineering 1, Aircraft Advanced Design Integration. This individual will perform engineering integration tasks across multiple Aircraft Advanced Design projects spanning broad domains including integration of new Advanced Aircraft Design capabilities and tools. The successful candidate will coordinate the standup and execution of new Aircraft Advanced Design projects and continued execution of ongoing projects, as well as lead special projects as directed.

“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:

• Bachelor of Science in STEM and 5 years, OR a Master of Science in STEM and 3 years of engineering experience which may include relevant engineering internships

• Proven ability to lead Advanced Design teams

• Complete understanding of advanced design methods to include configuration, performance and sizing, aerodynamics, stability and control, structures, propulsion, and subsystems

• Complete familiarity with state-of-the art vehicle design tools and methods to include multidisciplinary analysis and optimization and generative design

• Software programming proficiency to include Python, MATLAB, Arduino, Java, RobotC, and C++

• Experience with advanced aircraft projects spanning low to high speed and altitude domains

• Active DoD interim -Top Secret clearance with current background investigation or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation

• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Accessed to at least one Special Access Program 

• Experience participating in customer engagements and workshops

• Experience with hands-on projects (design, manufacture/build, fly)

• Experience with unmanned/uncrewed systems

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.