Mgr Aeronautical Engineering 1
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for multiple
(7) Managers Aeronautical Engineering 1 - "Tactical Manager" in our
Mechanical Engineering team within the Launch Vehicles Business
Unit at our Chandler, AZ facility.There are separate positions open
to lead each of the mechanical teams for the following
programs:
- GMD (Ground Based Mid-Course Defense)
- GQM-163 Supersonic Sea Skimming Target (SSST)
- Minotaur II
- Minotaur I/IV
- GPI (Glide Phase Interceptor) I
- CNC/Additives
- Structural Analysis & TestThe Tactical Managers for each
program will be responsible for managing technical, schedule, cost,
as well as Mechanical Engineering resources allocated to the
Program. This includes identifying and addressing program risks to
ensure launch success, facilitating technical solutions based on
heritage and similar vehicles, tracking the program schedule, and
performing CAM duties.Candidate must have thorough knowledge of
launch vehicle mechanical design and integration activities, as
well as strong leadership skills.Candidate is expected to lead by
example, ensure proper cross-training of the team, and make sure
the team understands the requirements of the Program and how they
relate to the individual tasks that are being assigned to the team.
This also includes having periodic meetings with the team to review
the ME performance relative to the Program schedule.Job
Responsibilities 1. With little to no guidance, performs analysis,
design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural
components or functional systems. Conduct trade studies and
evaluate alternative designs.2. Based on broadly defined problems,
studies basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials,
components, or functional systems and applies the engineering
principles involved to develop new designs.3. Anticipates customer
needs and finds innovative ways to provide for those needs.4.
Originates and develops constructive ideas. Consistently looks for
ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve
outcomes.5. Perform highly complex engineering design, development,
analysis, and test activities to support assigned projects.6.
Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and
execution; Analyze project requirements and develop detailed
planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis.7. Assume CAM
responsibilities and EVMS Reporting.8. Interact with internal and
external customers; Assist the customer in defining system
requirements and in the generation of specifications for products
or sub systems.9. Provide technical guidance and direction to
engineering team in the design, test, production, and maintenance
phases of a project.10. Develop and present materials for project
related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal
and external customers.11. Support new business and prepare
proposal material.Basic Qualifications:
- BS Degree Engineering plus 5 years of experience; Masters in
Engineering & 3 years or PhD & 0 years.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required
- Ability to travel 25% is required
- Candidate must have a minimum of five years of related
experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
will be considered.
- Launch campaign field support is required at remote
site.Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting integration / testing of
flight hardware and oversight of technician work tasking is
strongly desired.
- Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree preferred.
- Minimum of seven years of related experience or equivalent
combination of education and experience is preferred. Salary Range:
$103,300 USD - $154,900 USD Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees
and their families is a top priority. The company encourages
employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S.
Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be
vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious
accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government
action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate
under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop
Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
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/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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