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Aeronautical Engineering Manager 3

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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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Manager 3 as to join our diverse team of professionals. This leadership position is located onsite in either Rancho Bernardo, CA, El Segundo or Palmdale, CA.

This Aeronautical Manager and Cost Account Manager (CAM) will manage a large diverse multi-disciplinary team consisting of approximately 100 engineers and help coordinate between other teams internal and external, internal leadership, and the customer to ensure proactive management, execution, risk reduction, and opportunity capture in support operations as directed by the customer and internal leadership. He/she will also coordinate and lead preparation of presentation materials to support customer status review, Program Integration Reviews, and proposal efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Drive the development of technical solutions, lead the effort with Responsible Engineers (REs) to prepare the change request packages and lead the effort from approval to completion.

- Ensure all change requests meet technical requirements to progress through the change management lifecycle to include presentations at Enterprise Technical Change Boards.

- Lead a multi-disciplinary team to:

Develop new projects for approval, including development of the statement of work (SOW) and schedule.
Coordinate gathering of impacts and estimates for the proposal.
Develop and adhere to the budget baseline using the Earn Value Management (EVM) process, including development of discrete work packages, providing weekly status of IMS tasks, and providing input to monthly Estimate at Complete (EAC) updates.

- Manage execution of projects and technical tasks to completion and provide regular status updates to leadership.

- Assess, track, and mitigate technical, cost and schedule risk.

- Representing the Vehicle Engineering organization in Integrated Master Schedule working group meetings and meeting or beating Vehicle Engineering milestones

- Attending Operating Unit meetings and present all technical and programmatic Vehicle Engineering systems pertinent information.

- Identifying and managing Vehicle Engineering risks, issues, and opportunities, including representing Vehicle Engineering in Risk Board meetings

- Communicate prioritization from program leadership to technical execution teams

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. An occasional travel requirement up to 10% may be needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience
Familiarization with the Technical Change Management Process
Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Hands on experience in electronics engineering, systems engineering and/or aerospace engineering
Experience and knowledge of Project/Program Management processes to include Control Account Management (CAM) Earned Value Management (EVM) , Risks – Issues - Opportunities (RIO) processes, project planning and scheduling, staffing, coordination and oversight of technical work effort
Microsoft Office skills (Power Point, Word, Excel)
Active in-Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs. (Of note: SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Special Program Access
Experience as a cost account manager or similar
Experience working technical manuals, system maintenance or creating engineering dispositions
15 years in an engineering role with increasing technical and programmatic responsibilities
Cross-discipline engineering experience
Cross-lifecycle engineering experience
Experience with software and hardware engineering
Previous experience coordinating aspects of program execution including planning, baselining, and implementation across multiple teams.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Salary Range: $187,000.00 - $280,600.00

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.

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Are you ready to step into the cockpit of your career as the Aeronautical Engineering Manager 3 at Northrop Grumman? Located in scenic Palmdale, California, you will be at the helm of a talented team of around 100 engineers, guiding them through complex projects that push the boundaries of aerospace technology. Here, innovation isn't just encouraged; it's expected! Your role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that every project meets technical and budgetary requirements, and enhancing our ability to meet client expectations. You will actively collaborate with internal leadership and customers, making sure we navigate the skies of engineering with precision and skill. From crafting change request packages to preparing presentation materials for high-stakes customer reviews, your days will be as varied as they are rewarding. We embrace intellectual curiosity and believe in a culture where new ideas flourish, making this an exhilarating workplace for pioneers like you. With a commitment to delivering excellence, you will also oversee risk management to ensure our projects soar safely and effectively. If you have a passion for engineering and a dream to shape the future of aviation, Northrop Grumman is the place for you. Come, help us make history while enjoying a vibrant workplace where your contributions truly matter!

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As an Aeronautical Engineering Manager 3 at Northrop Grumman, you will oversee a diverse team of engineers, coordinate between internal and external teams, and manage project execution to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget. You'll drive the development of technical solutions and communicate program priorities effectively, ensuring compliance with technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.