Manager Electronics Engineering 2 - Mechanical HW Design

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $131,800 - $197,800

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector Global Surveillance Division is seeking a Manager of Electronics Engineering 2 to join its team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The manager will lead the Hardware Engineering – Mechanical Design team in the Engineering homeroom, overseeing design, technical analysis, and solution development for custom testing solutions, specialized support equipment, and integration activities supporting platforms including the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile, E-2D Hawkeye, E-3 Sentry AWACS, and B-52 Stratofortress.

The role manages a team of approximately 10–15 engineers and technical staff and directs mechanical engineering design activities from proposal through testing and delivery. The manager is responsible for technical risk, schedule and technical performance, proposal and basis-of-estimate support, cross-functional coordination, customer relationships, and continuous improvement. The position also includes mentoring and developing employees and leading efforts related to engagement, hiring, training, attraction, and retention.

The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with an investigation within the last five years, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access as business needs require. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related STEM field and 9 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in Engineering or a related STEM field and 7 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience directly leading a team of engineering professionals.
• Related professional and/or military experience in Engineering, Engineering Management, and/or Program Management functions.
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance with an investigation within the last five years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering processes and products throughout much of the program life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of hardware design processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry in development or test.

Nice To Haves

• 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 in another demonstrated leadership role related to program execution.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value and the ability to build milestone schedules for execution.
• Experience in Nuclear Surety.
• Experience with hardware/software integration.
• Experience in an Agile development environment.
• Experience in additive manufacturing or 3D-print design and technologies.
• Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hardware Engineering – Mechanical Design team, including design, technical analysis, and solution development activities.
• Manage the staffing profile for a team of approximately 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 project commitments.
• Participate in basis-of-estimate development and contract proposals.
• Work with multiple teams and cross-functional departments to achieve successful outcomes.
• Interface with leadership at all levels to meet or exceed performance for program deliverables.
• Implement best practices and continuous-improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs throughout the contract or product lifecycle.
• Develop customer relationships and customer intimacy.
• Lead improvements in employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager