Manager 2 - Engineer Mechanical Propulsion - Dulles

Northrop Grumman • Dulles, VA • 5d ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a Manager 2Structural Engineering to lead an experienced team of thermal engineers supporting Commercial, Civil and National Security Space spacecraft system design and manufacturing performing thermal engineering and analysis tasks.

Position Responsibilities:

Performs as a working manager by being both an individual contributor and functional leader of a team (80-90% direct labor, 10-20% indirect labor) of 8-12 engineers.

Will be an individual contributor within the Propulsion group providing mechanical support on TSSD programs

Support improvement initiatives, including employee engagement

Assist in hiring staff to establish and maintain a broad range of capabilities across the business area that meets the area's overall needs and objectives

Identify training for staff to support a broad range of capabilities across the company as well as employee growth

Work collaboratively with Program Managers across NG facilities within the overall framework of the organization

Be an active and engaged manager; know what programs employees are working on and the tasks they are performing on those programs

Provide general management, mentorship, motivation, guidance, and support to assigned staff

Support the Capital procurement process by recommending tools, equipment, and facilities, needed to support the organization

Support Mechanical IRAD initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of 5-10 years of mechanical/Propulsion engineering experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with managing a team of 3-5 engineers.

Experience in managing or leading programs/projects and manage cost accounts related to propulsion subsystem design, development and/or manufacturing,

Has demonstrated strengths or direct experiences in Propulsion subsystem design/analysis, manufacturing and/or development. Relevant areas of experience include any but not all of the following.

Fluid analysis, 2D or CFD using Matlab or other industry applicable software

Propulsion system conceptual design and development, design layouts or trade studies

Manufacturing and test of pressure fed propulsion systems

Launch operations experience with propellant handling or propulsion system ground operations in preparation for flight

Propulsion system light operations and maneuver experience

Experience with liquid propulsion system hardware and/or with their design and development.

Possess demonstrated leadership skills to develop and build engineering teams and assess technical performance

Possess the ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with functional management, technical staff and peers and leadership in the business areas

Work on-site at the Dulles campus a minimum of 3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous supervisory experience

Experience or knowledge of fluid analysis or propulsion system design or other comparable Propulsion subsystem technical knowledge base

Relevant experience includes liquid propulsion system design or analysis, experience modeling or analyzing propulsion system flow circuits, transient flow analysis or relevant 2D flow modeling.

Experience or background with aerospace propulsion hardware design, development, qualification or procurements, subsystem testing or launch operations experience and mission operations flight experience.

Active DoD TS Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.

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