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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Materials and Processes (M&P) Lab Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our Strategy, Integration and Operations (SI&O) organization. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL.

As a leader in the M&P organization, you will oversee a team of professionals who are actively developing and refining materials build and testing methodologies, supporting our program portfolio and future capture initiatives.  The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical engineering and chemistry as it relates to composite fabrication, polymer and adhesive application, surface treatments and coatings, physical testing, and failure analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Functional and assignment management of 10-15 engineers and technical staff

• Direct all phases of M&P engineering projects from proposal through test and delivery

• Laboratory operations management and project execution in accordance with NG processes as well as all local, state and federal regulations

• Participate in basis of estimate development and contract proposals

• Perform budgeting, cost estimations and capital asset planning

• Manage project schedule and technical performance

• Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks

• Work with multiple teams and cross-functional departments to achieve successful outcomes

• Implement best practices/continuous improvement initiatives to gain additional efficiencies and cost savings throughout contract/product lifecycle

• Develop customer relationships and customer intimacy

• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, professional development, training, and retention of top talent

• Interface with all levels of leadership to meet or exceed performance for all program deliverables

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our 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:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional / military experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related professional / military experience, or a doctorate degree in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional / military experience

• Must have experience in a laboratory environment

• Must have an active government Secret (or higher) clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within reasonable time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctorate degree in a STEM discipline

• Active Top Secret clearance

• Direct material test experience in a laboratory environment

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

• Previous experience working directly with customers and suppliers

• Proven leadership skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.