Manager Electronics Engineering 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager Electronics Engineering 2 for its Mission Enabling Technologies (MET) Center in Manhattan Beach, California. MET includes more than 115 engineers and technicians developing RF, antenna, and mixed-signal electronics and subsystems, antenna hardware, RF processors, MMIC and passive RF components, custom IC and A/D designs, and CMOS SoCs for space and air programs. The Section Manager leads a functional section of 10 to 15 members and is responsible for staffing outlook and career development. The role provides technical support to programs and technology and business development efforts, and contributes to recruiting, retention, employee engagement, and process and infrastructure improvements. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited institution and 8 years of experience, or a STEM master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a STEM Ph.D. and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage engineers and technicians in a process-driven environment.
- At least 2 years of RF, mixed-signal, or antenna engineering leadership experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret and SCI clearance.
- Specific knowledge of RF, antenna, or mixed-signal components and design, analysis techniques and tools, and test and verification methods, along with strong general RF knowledge.
- Demonstrated project leadership beyond individual-contributor responsibilities.
- Good technical writing, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited institution.
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Space Systems technical and administrative processes.
- Active Top Secret clearance with a background investigation date within 6 years, or active U.S. Government SCI access that can be maintained and a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years.
Responsibilities
- Manage performance for 10 to 15 section members through Quarterly Connections, regular meetings, and communication of company developments.
- Work with programs and counterparts across Engineering Regions to meet staffing demands.
- Mentor section members on career and development activities.
- Provide technical support to programs and technology and business development efforts.
- Support personnel recruiting and retention.
- Support the center in developing and carrying out engagement-related activities.
- Contribute to process and infrastructure improvements and enforcement, including design methodology, simulation tools, best design practices, capital projects, and design review preparation.
- Manage the section's staffing outlook and career development.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
