This position will be located either in Florida at our Melbourne facility or in California at our El Segundo facility. The successful candidate will fill the role of Section Manager for a team of Avionics Engineers, in a dual-hat role responsible for both section management (up to 20% of time) and program/projects or other technical responsibilities (80% or more of time).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leading a section of Avionics engineers (10-15 personnel)
Hiring, developing, training, and retention of section talent. Hiring will include university and experienced candidates
Providing leadership and direction to team members and managing employee performance
Day-to-day operation of the organization including employee movement and balancing of resources among programs, and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues
Collaboration and communication between Avionics Integration and program management
Promoting the professional development of the Avionics Integration team and fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth, and continuous improvement
Providing clear assignments, helping employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creating an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and building a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance
Executing on one or more programs (ranging from small IR&D activities to large programs, potentially including capture efforts) in a technical capacity
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9+ years of engineering experience, or 7 years with a Master’s degree
Prior experience in, or knowledge of, one or more disciplines in Avionics or related
Excellent written and verbal communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills
Active DoD SECRET (or higher) clearance, within 5 years of last investigation
The ability to obtain and maintain a special access program clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, materials science, or chemical engineering; physics; chemistry; computer science; or applied mathematics from an ABET accredited university
Demonstrated success in one or more Avionic disciplines
5+ years of direct experience leading teams and managing projects; experience leading a team of diverse individuals toward a common objective
Previous experience leading projects in the SAP/SAR environment; strong project management and team development skills
Existing special access program clearance
Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance, within 5 years of last investigation
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $241,700.00
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.
