Manager Research Development 2

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
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 Mechanical or Aeronautical engineering and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience which may include engineering internships

Strong technical understanding of and experience with aircraft advanced design, including advanced aircraft concepts, payloads, subsystems, and enabling technologies

Strong understanding of and experience with requirements definition and management using model-based system engineering tools and methods

Strong technical leadership experience and skills in research and development projects

Demonstrated competency in program management, managing technical, cost, and schedule while achieving program objectives

Experience developing program plans, including requirements analysis, strategic and technology roadmaps, and acquisition frameworks

Excellent written and oral technical communication skills

Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph

Completion of professional development coursework in Leadership and Project Management

One or more United States Government certifications in Program Management

Experience managing United States Government programs

Experience working with multiple United States Government agencies and contractors

Experience with unmanned systems, including integration of payloads, planning and execution of flight test activities, and flight operations support

* Experience working Special Access Programs

Primary Level 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): Falls Church, VA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10207720

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-19T20:12:54