Mgr Aeronautical Engineering 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: August 6, 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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.The Mechanical Engineering group is hiring for a Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 in our Mechanical Engineering team within the Launch Vehicles Business Unit at our Chandler, AZ facility. The Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 will be responsible for managing technical, schedule, cost, as well as Mechanical Engineering resources.. 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. Essential Functions:

• Utilize mechanical design and integration activities, as well as strong leadership skills
• 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
• 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 designsBased 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
• Anticipates customer needs and finds innovative ways to provide for those needs
• Originates and develops constructive ideas. Consistently looks for ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve outcomes
• Perform highly complex engineering design, development, analysis, and test activities to support assigned projects
• Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; Analyze project requirements and develop detailed planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis
• Assume CAM responsibilities and EVMS Reporting
• Interact with internal and external customers; Assist the customer in defining system requirements and in the generation of specifications for products or sub systems
• Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering team in the design, test, production, and maintenance phases of a project
• Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
• Support new business and prepare proposal materialBasic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 9 years related engineering experience, or a Master's in STEM and 7 years related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years related engineering experience
  • Ability to travel 25% is required
  • Launch campaign field support is required at remote sitePreferred Qualifications:
    • Master's or PhD in STEM Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree
    • Demonstrated experience supporting integration / testing of flight hardware and oversight of technician work tasking is strongly desired
    • Active DOD Secret security clearance or higher Salary Range: $123,900 USD - $185,900 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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