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Electronic Design Manager 2

1 week ago Plymouth, MN

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.Northrop Grumman currently has an excellent opportunity for a Electrical Engineering Manager 2 to join our Missile Products team in Plymouth, MN. The Electrical Engineering Manager 2 leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the architecture, design, verification, and delivery of mixed-signal electronic circuit card assemblies that meet stringent defense performance, reliability, and security requirements. The role blends deep technical expertise in analog/digital design with proven people leadership, program management, and acquisition process experience. The Electrical Engineering Manager 2 will act as the technical owner for assigned programs, interface with DoD customers, and ensure successful delivery on schedule, cost, and quality while maintaining required security clearances and compliance standards. This position reports to the Design Engineering Manager 3 for the Missile Products, Fuze and Warheads operating unit.
Responsibilities

Lead a team that performs technical planning, design and integration in addition to failure analysis, build, test, and production sustainment support of electronic assemblies for defense-related products
Ensure the right people, processes, and tools are in place to meet the business needs
Oversee the day-to-day engineering activity and work products, expense management, workload management, and performance management process
Function as a key contributor on DoD development programs, managing assigned responsibilities and directing the work of other supervisors, engineers, technicians and administrative personnel to accomplish program goals
Identify, manage and grow the critical skills development process for the design team
Identify and/or lead continuous improvement activities within the department

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Improve planning, execution, and tracking methods to increase engineering process excellence
Coach, support, and motivate to ensure a high performing engineering team
Ensure hiring plans and staff development are aligned to overall capability and capacity strategy
Support innovation through technology identification and roadmap development
Manage cost and schedule for assigned projects
Prepare, review, and approve cost estimates and written or oral technical proposals
Basic Qualifications:

BS degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of electrical engineering experience, or 6 years with an MS degree
2+ years of leading a multidisciplinary engineering team as a project manager, program manager, or related managing experience
Strong electrical engineering skills and experience in a manufacturing environment
Design experience in the areas of analog, digital, power conditioning, PWB/CCA design and evaluation, electronics packaging, processors and FPGAs
Experience with engineering tools used in developing analog and digital electronic systems
Excellent communication skills for the purpose of meeting with various Government and Industry customers and interfacing with vendors
Ability to obtain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications

Prior project, program, or people leadership experience

10+ years working in electrical system, subsystem, and circuit development
Experience in forming teams and managing employees in the area of circuit development (analog, mixed signal, digital, RF, low power) from schematic to board design
Experience with coaching, developing talent, and maintaining the accountability of direct reports

Knowledge of safety & reliability, modeling & simulation, and military requirements
Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills
Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project)

Knowledge of Model Based Design and/or Model Based Systems Engineering practices
Strong background in process excellence
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing internal customer relationships, prioritization, and delegation
Ability to balance people management needs and technical contributor aspects of this position
* Ability to conduct concise, critical reviews of designs as they are developed
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Plymouth, MN
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10217075
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-28T19:48:49

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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