Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 - Liaison Engineering
About The Position
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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Manager 2 - Liaison Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA. This is a 4/10 (Monday-Thursday) 1st Shift position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 7 years of related engineering experience
- Experience in a technical leadership/management roles
- Material Review Board (MRB) Authority.
- Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Civil Engineering
- MES experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in staffing forecasting.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and management experience
- Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively interact with the customer and program management.
- Experience with TeamCenter and NX, Visualization Professional, or other CAD program
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Liaison Engineers responsible for the dispositions of nonconforming metallic and composite parts and assemblies.
- For functional tasking, approximately 15% of the SM’s time will be focused on recruiting, staffing, retaining talent, weekly team meetings, bi-weekly 1:1 meetings, and holding performance review discussions.
- Supporting the VE Liaison Engineering Department Manager on the NGAS Liaison Engineering Community of Practice.
- Be thoroughly versed, and preferably a Subject Matter Expert (SME), for the Liaison Engineering discipline and the MRB process.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and facilitate a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
- Hold yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.
- Operate as OneNG and remove barriers for your teams.
- Set a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
