Senior Manager Engineering (F-35 Specialty Engineering IPT) at Northrop Grumman

Requisition ID: R10169543

• Category: Engineering
• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | Palmdale, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a F-35 Specialty Engineering Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) Senior Manager. This leadership role may be located in Redondo Beach, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA with expected travel (approx. 25%) to Palmdale or Redondo Beach, Fort Worth, TX, and various customer locations (such as Eglin, Hill, Nellis AFBs and Lemoore Naval Station). This position will report directly to the F-35 Chief Engineer Sr. Director and will be a critical member of the Chief Engineering organization for the program. Northrop Grumman supports the F-35 Joint Program Office in development, production, deployment, sustainment, and modifications for the F-35 platform for three branches of the DoD and various Foreign Military (FMS) customers.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge in one or more Specialty Engineering functions - Materials & Processes (M&P), Low Observable (LO), Thermal Analysis, Mass Properties, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT), System Safety, Standard Parts, and/or Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) - as well as experience managing cross-functional Engineering teams of 15 or more in a dynamic Aerospace development and production environment. Additionally, a leader with strong organizational, cost, and schedule execution management experience using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and Control Account Manager (CAM) experience is critical. Demonstrated success in executing testing or supplier qualification is also a consideration. Lastly, leadership and communication skills are essential to help drive issues to closure and provide clear insight to executive leadership.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Primary Sr. Engineering Manager over the F-35 Specialty Engineering IPT and a matrixed team of approximately 23+ teammates

• Responsible for management of F-35 Specialty Engineering functions

• Ensure Production and Engineering products are being executed to sound Sector, Division & Program Engineering Processes & Tools

• Ensure products are meeting customer requirements and quality expectations within given timelines and affordability targets

• Overseeing preparation, review, approval, and execution of affordable engineering and/or related engineering change proposals (ECPs)

• Facilitation and execution of our Specification review board process for configuration control

• Customer collaboration and cultivation for the Development SOW through Prime and Government counterparts

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience

• Related engineering experience includes any of the Specialty Engineering functions (M&P, LO, Thermal Analysis, Mass Properties, DaDT, System Safety, Standard Parts, and/or EEE)

• 5 years of previous technical management experience leading a teams of engineers

• Experience developing aircraft systems and ability to demonstrate basic concept knowledge

• Familiarity with leading technical proposals and ability to lead customers through technical content reviews

• Must have prior experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) using Earned Value Management Techniques (EVMS)

• 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 within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience on F-35 Program Air Vehicle Teams

• Background in M&P and/or Structural Analysis/DaDT preferred

• Previous experience leading Air Vehicle Development for new or existing Military Aircraft Platforms

• Previous experience leading Materials & Processes, Low Observable technology areas, and/or Specialty Analysis Teams (DaDT, Thermal, EEE) on Military platforms

• Understanding of Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) and engineering releases processes utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools

• Prior experience qualifying or certifying a supplier for a given product or process to program requirements

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds across multiple support functions

• Knowledge of ITAR, International Licensing Requirements and procedures

Salary Range: $164,300 - $246,500
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.
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.