Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 - Material & Process (M&P) and Design
Northrop GrummanDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Manager 2 Aeronautical Engineering to join our team either in El Segundo or Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
This is a hands-on leadership role encompassing both functional management (approx. 20%) and technical performance (approx. 80%) on a specific program. The 80% technical statement of work is aligned with analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems, and subsystems.
Responsibilities
Coordinate new conceptual layouts, detailed engineering designs of structural composites, modifications, integration of advanced materials, and drawing reviews
Develop and oversee material selection and processing strategies — Define material specifications, qualification plans, and manufacturing/processing routes (metallurgy, composites, coatings, additive/subtractive processes) to meet structural, weight, durability, and certification requirements for aeronautical designs.
Drive cross functional implementation and continuous improvement — Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to integrate materials/process constraints into product development, resolve nonconformances, update process documentation (PFMEA, work instructions), and implement process improvements to reduce risk, cost, and lead time.
Performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications, and manufacturing plans in a team environment with other engineering organizations
Perform Workforce Planning in collaboration with the functional homeroom such as staffing, hiring, and onboarding
Champion positive change within the organization to achieve competitive advantage for the division and sector
Develop and improve personnel, organizational technical skills, and experience with aircraft subsystems
Work with Human Resources to mediate and resolve personnel issues
Provide Functional Management to approximately 15 direct reports, including career guidance, performance management, staffing, interviewing/onboarding, disciplinary actions, and direct engagement.
Coordinate with programs to ensure appropriate staffing/de-staffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and managing employee movement between programs.
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’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience
Knowledge of Materials & Process with demonstrated technical ownership experience in requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, test, and/or verification.
Familiarity with aerospace design and verification processes including requirements development and verification, preliminary and detailed design, MRP, Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and Maintenance
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
Preferred Qualifications
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Prior experience in a lead role in a technical engineering capacity
Familiarity with model-based engineering
Experience with creation of system specifications, requirements traceability and verification.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Effective communication and presentation skills
High proficiency in technical problem solving.