Manager 2 - Engineer Mechanical Propulsion - Dulles

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 - $234,700.00The 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): Dulles, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10203308

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-09T17:03:49