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Engineering Manager

Yesterday Cumberland, MD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.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.
At Northrop Grumman Defense Systems we are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager 1 to support our Ordnance Electronics Engineering department located in Rocket Center, WV.

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Position Summary and Responsibilities:

Manage a group of 10+ engineers and 3-5 technicians supporting a variety of ISD, Fuzing and other development/production programs. Actively manage direct reports in areas such as career goals, training and development, expectations and accountabilities. Provide continual feedback with respect to their individual performance levels, including the performance evaluation process.
Manage development laboratory for integration and test activities; provide manpower support for requested electrical tests; ensure equipment is available and operational to support integration and test needs
Conduct resource planning, allocation and management to meet staffing and department budget goals.
Collaborate with product engineers to ensure program goals are understood & achieved, technical solutions satisfy customer requirements, and product development test and integration tasks adhere to and comply with processes and standards.
Form close working relationships with program managers, system engineers, and IPT technical leaders on ISD and Fuzing programs.
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 or more years of related experience or Associate's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 15 or more years of military leadership experience
10+ years in a management role leading 15+ direct reports
At least 10 year's experience in electronics product lane which must include at least 5 years on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) relating to product design, qualification, and/or production.
Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) across all levels of the organization.
Proven partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross disciplines.
Experience leading Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) or managing program/technical teams.
Proven leadership skills as a people leader, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in military product development, transition from Technology Development to EMD, EMD to Limited Rate Production and product life-cycle engineering.
Demonstrated history of program leadership.
Experience estimating tasking as well as authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Proposals.
Experience with configuration management policies and practices
Proficient in reading technical/engineering drawings or document
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
Current Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $101,900.00 - $152,900.00The 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): Cumberland, MD
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10206116
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-30T20:06:41

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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