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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautic Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Manager 2 – Subsystems RE for the Palmdale Special Programs Vehicle Engineering organization, reporting to the Vehicle Engineering Department Manager in Palmdale, CA.The section manager (SM) will lead a team of approximately 15 engineers. The VE organization provides responsible engineering support to a restricted program within the Strike Division. The team includes mechanisms, environment control systems, power systems, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, fire protection systems, vehicle management and electrical subsystems. The SM will be responsible for leading all managerial tasks relevant to this Vehicle Engineering team. The section manager will work 80% of their time in any one or multiple of the RE specialties listed above and as directed by the Vehicle Engineering program IPT Lead.The manager will also be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and facilitating communications, tasking, scheduling, and technical reviews with each individual contributor’s execution lead in Palmdale, CA. For functional home room support, approximately 20% of the SM’s time will be focused on recruiting, staffing, retaining talent, weekly team meetings, bi-weekly 1:1 meetings, and holding performance review discussions. Supporting relevant VE Northrop Grumman Aeronautical Systems Community of Practice is expected. Critical Skills include the following:Understanding of leadership versus management, and the responsibilities of bothUnderstanding systems engineering approach toward Subsystems Development and Systems IntegrationUnderstanding the level of technical design and support required at different program phases Understanding of Subsystems impacts to System performance, health, and maintenanceUnderstanding of Subsystems disciplines, skillsets, and levels within those disciplines, disciplines that the Subsystems RE will interface with, and Supplier RE’s (Supplier Specs and Supplier Management).Understanding of Subsystems data analysis to support troubleshooting and subsystem integrationUnderstanding of Subsystems technical manual updates and coordinationOur 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’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience OR a Master’s Degree with 6 years of related experience.Demonstrated excellence in a vehicle engineering field of subsystem analysis.Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a technical leadership/management role.Experience with Staffing Forecasting.Experience leading an engineering team within a fast-paced environment.Experience with manufacturing and/or flight test processes.Experience working Special Access Programs.Top Secret Clearance.Salary Range: $151,900.00 - $227,900.00The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-California-PalmdaleType: Full time Northrop Grumman

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