Manager 1 – Mechanical Engineering – Tactical Space Systems – Gilbert, AZ

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.

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 are making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector designs, builds and delivers space and defense systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking an entry to mid-level Manager Mechanical Engineering to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers performing tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems at the Gilbert, AZ facility.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager will work with other engineering managers and program managers across the multiple business areas to develop and enhance critical technical capabilities that drive our businesses. The successful candidate will work closely with their direct reports and business area leaders to develop engineering talent, tools, and processes, while also working closely with peer departments in manufacturing, analysis, quality, and program management. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will be responsible for delivering value primarily through expertise in Space craft/Satellite design and fabrication in a team oriented and customer focused environment.

This position provides a broad, exciting leadership opportunity in high-growth, strategically important businesses for NG TSSD. We are looking for a successful leader with exceptional people skills, one who is valued by employees and customers alike. Our ideal candidate will develop teams, can influence and motivate them to perform at higher levels, has excellent writing and verbal skills; must be highly influential in conversation and have a record of collaborative approach with peers/peer organizations. Specifically, the details of the position are the following:

Position Responsibilities:

 - Performs as a working manager by being both an individual contributor and functional leader of a team (80-90% direct labor as individual contributor, 10-20% indirect labor as functional) of 8-12 mechanical engineers.

- Responsible for the technical performance and filling staffing demands of the functional group

- Will be an individual contributor with regards to their mechanical specialty on critical programs - Support improvement initiatives, including employee engagement

- Work with the Senior Leadership to establish, maintain, encourage, and enforce common design practices, standards, and policies in the Mechanical discipline

- Assist in hiring staff to establish and maintain a broad range of capabilities across the business area that meets the area’s overall needs and objectives

- Identify training for staff to support a broad range of capabilities across the company as well as employee growth

- Work collaboratively with Program Managers across NG facilities within the overall framework of the organization

- Be an active and engaged manager; know what programs employees are working on and the tasks they are performing on those programs

- Provide general management, mentorship, motivation, guidance, and support to assigned staff

- Support the Capital procurement process by recommending tools, equipment, and facilities, needed to support the organization

- Support Mechanical IRAD initiatives - Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years' experience or 4 years with a Master's degree.

- Has demonstrated strengths in a Mechanical Engineering discipline for Satellite/ Space craft programs (i.e. structures, thermal, analysis, propulsion), with strong technical skills in associated engineering tools

- At least 5 years of managing or leading programs/projects

- Possess leadership skills to develop, organize and execute design activities, including building teams, and assessing technical performance

- Possess the ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, division managers, and peers in the business areas.

-Ability to work on-site at the Gilbert campus a minimum of 3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous supervisory experience.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Extensive experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft development, fabrication and testing

- Active DoD TS Clearance or ability to obtain one.

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Salary Range: $96,700 USD - $145,100 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.