Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector Global Surveillance Division (GSD) is seeking a Manager of Electronics Engineering 2 to join our growing team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK.
You will oversee a team of professionals who are actively developing Custom Testing Solutions, Specialized Support Equipment, and Integration activities for platforms such as the LGM-35A Sentinel Missile, E-2D Hawkeye, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), and B-52 Stratofortress Bomber.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the Hardware Engineering – Mechanical Design team within the Engineering homeroom – to include design, technical analysis, and solution development activities.
• Manage the staffing profile for a team of ~10-15 Engineers and technical staff
• Direct all phases of Mechanical Engineering Design activities from proposal through test and delivery
• Mentor, develop, and train team members.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks
• Ensure schedule and technical performance for all project commitments
• Participate in basis of estimate (BOE) development & contract proposals
• Work with multiple teams and cross-functional departments to achieve successful outcomes
• Interface with all levels of leadership to meet or exceed performance for all program deliverables.
• Implement best practices/continuous improvement initiatives to gain additional efficiencies and cost savings throughout contract/product lifecycle
• Develop customer relationships and customer intimacy
• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and 9 years of related experience as defined below, OR a Master of Science degree in Engineering or related STEM field and 7 years of related experience as defined below. Demonstrated experience directly leading a team of engineering professionals.
• Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in: Engineering, Engineering Management, and/or Program Management related functions.
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
• Active US Government SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years.
• The ability to obtain/maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in system engineering processes and products throughout much of the program life cycle.
• Strong knowledge of Hardware Design processes.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Active Program clearance
• Experience with DoD, Sentinel, B-2, B-52, E-2, or E-3 aircraft systems
• Experience as an IPT Lead, RE, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value, with the ability to build milestone schedules for execution purposes.
• Experience in Nuclear Surety
• Experience with HW/SW Integration
• Experience in an Agile development environment
• Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D-Print design & technologies
• Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related STEM field and 9 years of related experience, or a Master of Science in Engineering or related STEM field and 7 years of related experience
- Demonstrated experience directly leading a team of engineering professionals
- Background in engineering, engineering management, and/or program management related functions
- Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills
- Active U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance with an investigation within the last five years
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
- Expertise in systems engineering processes and products across much of the program life cycle
- Strong knowledge of hardware design processes
- Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams
- Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, including development or test
- Active program clearance
- Experience with DoD, Sentinel, B-2, B-52, E-2, or E-3 aircraft systems
- Experience as an IPT Lead, Responsible Engineer, or similar program execution leadership role
- Working knowledge of Earned Value and milestone schedule development
- Experience in nuclear surety
- Experience with hardware/software integration
- Experience in an Agile development environment
- Experience in additive manufacturing or 3D-print design and technologies
- Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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