Manager Propulsion Engineering 1

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

6d•$127,000 - $190,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager 1 – Propulsion Engineering to join their team at the Elkton, Maryland location to support the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit. The Elkton PS&C facility specializes in designing, developing, and producing solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for various Government and commercial customers. This role is crucial for managing a group of project engineers who support current programs and business development pursuits for solid rocket motor propulsion systems, specifically within the Air and Missile Defense market area. The manager will be responsible for technical planning and execution, ensuring alignment with program requirements, scope, and cost/schedule constraints. They will also actively manage direct reports, focusing on safety, job expectations, quality of work, career goals, mentoring, coaching, and ensuring staff receive appropriate training and development opportunities. Additionally, the manager will contribute directly to Propulsion Engineering projects by leading or completing scope on programs.

Requirements

STEM degree with strong preference of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of overall relevant engineering experience
Prior product development and/or production project engineering experience with proficiency in several core areas (e.g. design, planning & execution, nonconforming material review, project management, technical leadership, etc.)
Basic technical software proficiency including Microsoft Office productivity software, product lifecycle management, and CAD
Must be a self-starter and possess the skills necessary to lead and motivate others, achieving results in a timely manner
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to internal and external customers and management
Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills
Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance or higher
Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Prior people leadership, budgeting, hiring, and/or performance appraisal experience
Prior earned value management system (EVMS) experience
Understanding of systems engineering principles including product verification & validation and risk & opportunity management
Understanding and first-hand experience with solid rocket motor propulsion systems
General user knowledge of Siemens NX and Teamcenter Unified Architecture

Responsibilities

Manage a group of project engineers supporting current programs and business development pursuits for solid rocket motor propulsion systems.
Apportion program engineering assignments and provide oversight to ensure technical planning & execution is in alignment with program & organizational requirements, scope, and cost/schedule constraints.
Actively manage direct reports in areas such as safety, job expectations, quality of work, career goals, mentoring/coaching, and Engineering Department accountabilities.
Ensure staff receives appropriate training and skill development opportunities and provide feedback on individual performance.
Contribute directly to Propulsion Engineering projects by leading or completing scope on programs.
Planning, prioritization, allocation, and management of resources to ensure program engineering assignments are completed on schedule and within budget to the appropriate technical rigor as well as meeting department budgetary goals.
Mentor and motivate to ensure a high performing engineering team, utilizing development plans, stretch assignments, 1:1 feedback, training, recognition, promotion/equity, and other tools.
Establishing and promoting high standards for safety and quality, maintaining assigned Northrop Grumman engineering processes and driving technical excellence.
Support technology growth in innovation identification, roadmap development, and proposal support.
Ensuring that Engineering, Program Management, and other functional departments are aligned in understanding program/proposal goals and the technical and programmatic approaches to achieve these goals.
Applying sound engineering principles and ensuring compliance with all command media processes and standards in technical solutions.
Taking a leadership role in solving significant engineering issues, developing plans to resolve them, communicating the plan, ensuring appropriate technical resources are applied, and advising Senior Management on progress.
Represent and communicate Northrop Grumman technical capabilities and technologies to internal and external customers.
Use appropriate metrics to monitor engineering performance and drive data-based decision making.
Actively pursue improvement initiatives related to Engineering processes and procedures, including audit and training.