Mechanical M&P Lab Manager (Mgr Engineering 2)

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 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Job Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will manage the Mechanical Materials & Process Laboratories (MMPL) Section in Redondo Beach, CA as part of the larger Materials & Sciences Laboratories (MSL) Department.

MMPL is composed of five areas:

• Composites Engineering Lab

• Environmental Lab

• Metallography Lab

• Materials Acceptance Testing (MAT) Lab

• Mechanical & Specialty Test Lab

The section performs material & process testing and characterization in support of programs, prototype development, NCTA, IRAD, and capital fabrication tasks for a variety of materials including paints, composites, electronic components, metals, and adhesives among others.

The MMPL Section Manger is responsible for the following:

• Ensuring laboratory operations are performed safely

• Ensuring laboratory operations are in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and Northrop Grumman ethics and policies

• Managing and leading daily laboratory operations

• Managing staffing for the section including performance management and discipline

• Providing technical oversight for the section and directorate as required

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

• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance or SCI Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a test laboratory

• Experience with composites or metallurgical engineering

• Experience with process improvement activities

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $134,600 USD - $201,800 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.