Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 18240

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Huntsville, AL, USA
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140K-210K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead a mechanical engineering team on the Sentinel program: decompose requirements, create specifications, develop design and analysis artifacts, review supplier deliverables, support PLM and EVMS, drive schedule and cost performance, and brief leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2.  This position will be locatd in Roy, UT.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

What You’ll Get to Do:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to decompose technical requirements, develop complete and verifiable requirements, and conduct trade studies

  • Generate and update specifications as part of a Systems Engineering framework for the purpose of releasing to suppliers and supporting the procurement process

  • Develop design and analysis artifacts to support design reviews, customer deliverables, and hardware procurement workflows

  • Review and provide comments on supplier-submitted drawings and contractual deliveries

  • Ensure team members have the required training, tools, and access to perform design engineering responsibilities.

  • Provide support for Earned Value Management System (EVMS). Support the development and track key performance cost and schedule metrics.

  • Develop and review engineering packages for product lifecycle management release.

  • Engaging the functional team with timely flow-down of information and fostering robust collaboration within the team.

  • Collaborating with project team leads, to support project planning and execution activities, labor and material cost estimation, staffing, design process execution, etc.

  • Developing and maintaining a working knowledge of applicable design processes, guidelines, policies, and best practices, and ensuring that all functional team members are aware of and are compliant with these items.

  • Driving on-time delivery of work products to support the design timelines of the organization.

  • Ensuring schedules and program plans are credible, substantiated by quantitative data, and bound by risks and opportunities.

  • Providing regular briefings, reports, and other communications to executive leadership.

This role is contingent upon contract award.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) disciplines from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience

  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

  • 5+ years of experience in the different phases of the electro/mechanical engineering lifecycle: requirement, architecture, concepts, critical design, drawing development, test, vendor/build follow and production support

  • Experience with CAD modeling standards, techniques, and tool

  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Demonstrated success in functional management, project management, or similar technical leadership role.

  • 1+ years' experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) & Control Account Management (CAM) techniques, and responsibilities.

  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Siemens Teamcenter, and Siemens NX

  • Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 years related experience or Master's with 6 years
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application and ability to obtain SAP approval
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for roles with government clearance)
  • 5+ years experience across electro/mechanical engineering lifecycle (requirements, architecture, critical design, drawings, test, production support)
  • Experience with CAD modeling standards, techniques, and tools
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
  • Support for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) processes and ability to track cost/schedule metrics
  • Ability to develop and review engineering packages and supplier drawings
  • Demonstrated communication, leadership, and organizational skills
  • Experience in functional or project management and leading teams/projects
  • 1+ years leading a project or driving schedule performance
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Siemens Teamcenter, and Siemens NX
  • Proficiency with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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