RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a
Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls Section Manager 2 to join our team of qualified individuals working at our Research and Advanced Design, Engineering Integration and Execution team. This hands-on leadership position is located onsite in
Rancho Bernardo, CA.As an engineering manager of a Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls section, you will be a functional manager reporting to the Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls Department of the Research and Advanced Design, Engineering Integration and Execution team in the Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector. You will be responsible for the people, processes, tools, and technology to meet the current and future Flight Controls design and Vehicle Management Systems analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Rancho Bernardo, California. In this role, you will support program activity and perform the functional management role at approx. 20% and concurrent ~80% engineering responsibilities.
Essential Functions:- Provide technical oversight to a discipline team of Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) and Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) engineers, provide technical oversight across the sector, including independent reviews of major programs, support of proposal, and identification of technology needs
- Manage a team of engineers supporting people, processes, tools, and technology
- Provide Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) and Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) technical and programmatic guidance to programs
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members
- Coordinate staffing with IPTs and support staffing processes, review resumes, conduct interviews, and grow and maintain critical skillsets
- Establish and maintain processes, design manuals, and common tools for programs across the discipline Center of Technical Excellence (COTE)
- Identify capital assets, indirect, and training budgets required for personnel to perform statements of work
- Facilitate and promote improvement initiatives, and share any lessons learned and best practices between programs and engineering teams
- Administer Quarterly Connections performance reviews, bonus plan, and salary review processes in conjunction with program IPT leaders and the Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls leadership team
- Interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts
- May interface with management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts
Basic Qualifications:- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years of relevant professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience
- Must have prior leadership experience within an engineering team environment
- Must have a background in and demonstrated experience with Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls Design & Analysis
- Must have Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) and/or other Flight Sciences Discipline knowledge with experience analyzing either subsonic, supersonic, or hypersonic aircraft or missile systems
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance prior to start
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- Current, in-scope Secret clearance (or higher) (Highly preferred)
- Experience in technical leadership and guidance to Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls discipline areas
- Experience in Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls processes and products throughout the program life cycle
- Demonstrated ability to and/or experience leading an engineering or cross-functional team
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00
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.
