Manager Electronics Engineering 2 - Mechanical HW Design

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector Global Surveillance Division (GSD) is seeking a Manager of Electronics Engineering 2 to join our growing team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK.

You will oversee a team of professionals who are actively developing Custom Testing Solutions, Specialized Support Equipment, and Integration activities for platforms such as the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile, E-2D Hawkeye, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), and B-52 Stratofortress Bomber.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Hardware Engineering – Mechanical Design team within the Engineering homeroom – to include design, technical analysis, and solution development activities.

• Manage the staffing profile for a team of ~10-15 Engineers and technical staff

• Direct all phases of Mechanical Engineering Design activities from proposal through test and delivery

• Mentor, develop, and train team members.

• Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks

• Ensure schedule and technical performance for all project commitments

• Participate in basis of estimate (BOE) development & contract proposals

• Work with multiple teams and cross-functional departments to achieve successful outcomes

• Interface with all levels of leadership to meet or exceed performance for all program deliverables.

• Implement best practices/continuous improvement initiatives to gain additional efficiencies and cost savings throughout contract/product lifecycle

• Develop customer relationships and customer intimacy

• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent

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 degree in Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and 9 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM field and 7 years of related experience as defined below. Demonstrated experience directly leading a team of engineering professionals.

• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: Engineering, Engineering Management, and/or Program Management related functions.

• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.

• Active US Government SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years.

• The ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

• Demonstrated expertise in system engineering processes and products throughout much of the program life cycle.

• Strong knowledge of Hardware Design processes.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams

• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Program clearance

• Experience with DoD, Sentinel, B-2, B-52, E-2, or E-3 aircraft systems

• Experience as an IPT Lead, RE, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution.

• Working knowledge of Earned Value, with the ability to build milestone schedules for execution purposes.

• Experience in Nuclear Surety

• Experience with HW/SW Integration

• Experience in an Agile development environment

• Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D-Print design & technologies

• Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,800.00 - $197,800.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.