Sr. Engineering Manager - 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Engineering Manager – Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.     

The Sr. Engineering Manager is responsible for teams designing and analyzing solid rocket motor nozzles, creating engineering models/drawings, and developing engineering software tools.  This individual will use their leadership skills and engineering knowledge to lead the development of design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.  

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead four teams (~60 engineers), two Nozzle Design and Analysis teams, an Engineering Methods and Processes team, and the Digital Design and Integration team

• Coach four engineering managers and their direct reports

• Guide subject matter experts in nozzle design, thermal analysis, and structural analysis

• Develop engineering talent through mentorship, development plans, and career pathways

• Partner with Nozzle value stream leadership to provide on-floor production support

• Establish and maintain certification and technical standards for engineering design and analysis

• Set strategic direction for the organization

• Implement efficiency improvements

• Manage engineering budgets and resource allocation

• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 6 years of professional experience.  

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

• Minimum of two years formal engineering leadership experience

• Broad understanding of mechanical design, structural analysis, material behavior, and heat transfer

• Nozzle design, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 10%

 Preferred Qualifications:             

• Masters Degree

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.  

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00

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.