CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman, Tactical Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Manager Electronics Engineering 1 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Gilbert, Arizona.

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.

           These are highly dynamic, interactive positions. You will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in this roles.

           The Integration & Test (I&T) Electrical Engineering Department is looking for a functional section manager who will also provide technical leadership to space programs and the engineering team.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Staffing support to space systems programs

Conducting quarterly performance evaluations and annual reviews

Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff

Managing indirect, program direct, and capital needs

Professional development and mentoring of direct reports

Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective and Preventive Action implementation, & Proposal efforts.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Demonstrated ability in System Level Electrical Test and Evaluation

Understands NG test engineering practices and principles

Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE

Provide support/guidance on test analysis, design reviews, and Test readiness reviews

Experience/knowledge of generating test procedures, electrical test equipment, electronics troubleshooting, and data reviews.

In depth knowledge of Integration and Test process’, flows, in respect to electrical testing needs from factory processing through Launch campaigns

General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques​

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
• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Candidate must have, an active Dept of Defense Top Secret clearance level at the time of the application, current and within scope

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of spacecraft sub-assemblies and/or integration and test
• Experience as an electrical/electronics engineer, Test Conductor, or System Test Engineer
• Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++, Perl
• Experience as a functional manager
• Experience in space systems and space system production, integration and test
• Experience in Program project management

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,500.00 - $165,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.