Manager Propulsion Engineering 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 is currently seeking a Manager 1 – Propulsion Engineering to join our team at our Elkton, Maryland location to support the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit.

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

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Primary Job responsibilities:

Manage a group of project engineers supporting current programs and business development pursuits for solid rocket motor propulsion systems. This role will be aligned to the Air and Missile Defense market area within the PS&C programs portfolio including a broad assortment of solid rocket motor applications across the defense industry. The manager will apportion program engineering assignments and provide oversight to ensure that technical planning & execution is in alignment with program & organizational requirements, scope, and cost/schedule constraints.  They will actively manage their direct reports in areas such as safety, job expectations, quality of work, career goals, mentoring/coaching, and Engineering Department accountabilities. They will ensure the staff receives the appropriate training and skill development opportunities to be successful in their roles and will provide feedback with respect to their individual performance levels. In addition, the manager will contribute directly to Propulsion Engineering projects by leading or completing scope on programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, prioritization, allocation, and management of resources to ensure program engineering assignments are completed on schedule and within budget to the appropriate technical rigor as well as meeting department budgetary goals.
• Mentor and motivate to ensure a high performing engineering team.  This includes use of development plans, stretch assignments, 1:1 feedback, training, recognition, promotion/equity, and other tools to develop and reward our engineering talent.
• Establishing and promoting high standards for safety and quality. Maintain assigned Northrop Grumman engineering processes and drive technical excellence by ensuring team output meets technical standards.
• Support technology growth in innovation identification, roadmap development, and proposal support.
• Ensuring that Engineering, Program Management, and other functional departments are aligned in understanding program/proposal goals and the technical and programmatic approaches to achieve these goals.
• Applying sound engineering principles and ensuring compliance with all command media processes and standards in our technical solutions.
• Taking a leadership role in solving significant engineering issues. Working with lead/chief engineers, develop plans to resolve the issues, communicate the plan, ensure appropriate technical resources are applied, and advise Senior Management on progress.
• Contribute directly to completion of Engineering scope by leading program team and/or ownership of specific tasks.
• Represent and communicate Northrop Grumman technical capabilities and technologies to internal and external customers.
• Use appropriate metrics to monitor engineering performance and drive data-based decision making. 
• Actively pursue improvement initiatives related to Engineering processes and procedures, including audit and training.

Success in this role will require sound engineering judgment, innovative thinking, and excellent interpersonal/management skills to plan, motivate and accomplish goals through your staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• STEM degree with strong preference of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of overall relevant engineering experience
• Prior product development and/or production project engineering experience with proficiency in several core areas (e.g. design, planning & execution, nonconforming material review, project management, technical leadership, etc.)
• Basic technical software proficiency including Microsoft Office productivity software, product lifecycle management, and CAD
• Must be a self-starter and possess the skills necessary to lead and motivate others, achieving results in a timely manner
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to internal and external customers and management
• Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills
• Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance or higher
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Prior people leadership, budgeting, hiring, and/or performance appraisal experience
• Prior earned value management system (EVMS) experience
• Understanding of systems engineering principles including product verification & validation and risk & opportunity management
• Understanding and first-hand experience with solid rocket motor propulsion systems
• General user knowledge of Siemens NX and Teamcenter Unified Architecture

Primary Level Salary Range: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00

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.