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Engineering Manager 2 – Air Breathing Propulsion and Integration

Engineering Manager 2 – Air Breathing Propulsion and Integration

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationEl Segundo, CA, USA
Salary$156500 – $234700
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution and 9 years of experience in Aircraft Design & Analysis or 7 years of experience with a STEM Master’s degree.
  • Air Breathing Propulsion knowledge and experience analyzing Air Breathing Propulsion on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic) or missile systems.
  • Leadership experience within an engineering team environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time.
  • A current active in-scope U.S. Government (DoD) Department of Defense issued Secret or higher security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of engineers within the functional homeroom, supporting people, processes, tools and technology.
  • Provide Air Breathing Propulsion technical oversight across the sector, including independent reviews of major programs, support of proposal, and identification of technology needs.
  • Provide Propulsion Engine Cycle, Inlet and Exhaust analysis and guidance to programs.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members.
  • Coordinate staffing with IPTs and support staffing processes, review resumes and conduct interviews, grow and maintain critical skillsets.
  • Establish and maintain processes, design manuals, and common tools for programs across the discipline Community of Practice.
  • Identify capital assets, indirect, and training budgets required for personnel to perform statements of work.
  • Facilitate and promote improvement initiatives, and sharing of lessons learned and best practices between programs and engineering teams.
  • Administer Performance Management Process and salary review processes in conjunction with program IPT leaders and the Flight Sciences functional homeroom.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ten plus (10+) years of experience in Air Breathing Propulsion and Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.
  • Experience in technical leadership and guidance to Flight Sciences discipline areas.
  • Experience in Flight Sciences processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering or cross-functional team.
  • A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).