What You’ll Get to Do
This position is for a Functional Manager of Structural Analysts, supporting the Mission Systems Sector, in the Mechanical Analysis Section of the Hardware Synergy department (at Baltimore, MD, located near BWI). The manager will be responsible for both functional management and technical supervision of a Structural Analysis team usually consisting of about 12 Structural Analysts. The manager also ensures that the people, processes, and tools are in place to maintain program cost and schedule performance, while meeting program customer structural design requirements.
This is a dual role manager position, involving technical responsibilities as well. These include oversight of the structural analysis activities for sensor systems and electronics, in varying environments, including airborne, space, maritime and land based. Technical areas of proficiency include leading a structural analysis team (“stress lead”), knowledge of load paths, and structural analysis (static, fatigue, vibration). The manager will also be responsible for attending internal technical reviews and customer reviews, analysis/test report approval, and structural trade studies.
The manager is also responsible for staffing plans, staff performance evaluation, goal planning, process improvement, roadmap development, and hiring to manage staff demands and skill attrition. The manager will be able to lead through positive changes, as a champion for improvement and innovation. Employee engagement and development will be maintained through a combination of training, employee career coaching, mentoring, identification of stretch assignments, and engagement action planning. The manager will be able to meet performance goals with consideration for work/life balance of the staff. The candidate should have strong communications skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with direct staff, customers, and cross organization partners.
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret prior to start.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 4 years of experience, Ph.D. with 2 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.
A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start
4+ years of experience leading small teams in a technical, program, project, or functional/people management capacity
8+ years of experience performing classical and finite element analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success leading high performing teams (technical, Integrated Product Team Lead, Agile, or functional management)
Expertise with SimCenter 3D (NX.CAE), ANSYS, or Patran/NASTRAN
Expertise with Siemens NX
Expertise with classical structural analysis methods
Experience with vibration testing
Experience leading process improvement initiatives, or introduction of new tools projects
Strong leadership qualities, including excellent verbal and written communication, cross organization collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills
What We Can Offer You
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00
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.
