• Job Description

  Req#: R10199589
  RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
  TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
  Description
  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.
  Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
  
  Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Manager Manager Engineering Technical Support 1, to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.
  As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
  You ensure that your team has the information and tools needed to perform at their best. You demonstrate our committed pursuit of applying innovation to meet the requirements of our customers. You craft and execute strategies that result in sustainable value creation that delivers measurable results.
  If this is YOU…keep reading!
  The Environmental and Specialty Test department has a need for a Manager Engineering Technical Support 1 to be a functional homeroom manager for the Thermal Insulated Products organization, leading a team of individual contributors, and contribute directly to programs and other department activities.
  This is a highly dynamic, interactive position. You will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, business team, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in these roles.
  FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Staffing support to programs

  • Conducting periodic performance evaluations including quarterly review

  • Developing and overseeing employee development and training

  • Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement and Corrective/Preventive Action implementation
  PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Design and development of multi-layer insulation (MLI)

  • Ensuring effective coordination between the design teams (Vehicle Engineering, Thermal, Contamination Control, etc.) and MLI

  • Planning and reviewing procedures (Solumina, CAPE), engineering drawings, design reviews and program schedules to ensure customer requirements are met

  • Provide input to design engineering to enhance manufacturability, integration, quality and performance
  
  To learn more about our hiring process for manager positions, please view our “Selecting the Best Qualified Managers”
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  As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

  • 401k

  • Educational Assistance

  • Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health & Wellness Resources

  • Employee Discounts
  
  This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
  Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience

  • Experience in mechanical design

  • Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team

  • Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Must have an active SSBI, SCI or Top-Secret clearance at time of application
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI Access

  • Experience in space system manufacturing, integration, test and/or launch

  • Experience in Thermal Insulation Products methodologies
  Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $177,000.00
  The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
  Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
  The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
  Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

• About the company

  Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Northrop Grumman and its industry partners have won the Collier Trophy eight times, most recently for developing the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system to operate from an aircraft carrier.

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