Section Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

We are seeking cleared or clearable Section Manager for a critical role in our engineering organization to be responsible for managing a team and ensuring successful completion of projects.
This is a dual role position, involving direct management of talented team of high performing multi-discipline engineers as well as project engineering leadership for technically advanced development programs to produce cutting edge hardware and/or software products at the Xetron facility that support National Defense partners. The products produced at this facility support all domains of intelligence and defense battlespaces including land, sea, air, cyber, and space. Many of the problem-sets our customers expect us to solve do not have known solutions, so ingenuity is essential.
We have a preference for candidates with experience in multiple relevant technology areas, such as mechanical engineering, RF hardware development, FPGA firmware development, and/or DSP algorithm development. Ideal candidates for this position have extensive breadth and depth of knowledge in all aspects of engineering. Less experienced candidates that demonstrate high technological aptitude with a willingness and desire to learn are equally qualified for this position.
Your direct management responsibilities will include (~20% of your time):
- Managing and guiding multi-discipline engineers including mechanical engineers
- Setting objectives and then monitoring and reviewing yearly progress for your team
- Being responsible and accountable for managing the workload of your direct reports
- Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring top-ranked engineering talent
- Providing timely, constructive support and feedback to your reports on a regular basis
- Completing semi-annual performance assessments of your team members
- Motivating your team members (engagement) and facilitating regular meetings with them
- Providing mentoring and career development to each team member
- Coordinating training for each team member
- Providing appropriate tools and resources for your team's development activities
Your project engineering leadership duties will include (~80% of your time):
- Leadership of program technical execution in order to meet cost and schedule constraints
- Program staffing for optimal execution
- Technical direction, guidance, and mentoring of project team members
- Working programs, proposals, and internally funded activities in a technical or leadership role
- Risk-mitigation planning and execution
- Strategic problem solving
- Earned value management
Basic Qualifications:

Candidate must have BS +8 years, MS + 6 years, PhD + 3 years

Demonstrated functional leadership experience of at least 2 years

Demonstrated project management experience of at least 2 years

US Citizenship is required

The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (NG sponsored)

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Current, active Top Secret clearance

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience in developing custom RF systems

Experience as a technical lead, functional lead, or leadership in the military

Experience in multiple relevant technology areas

Experience in recruiting and developing top engineering talent

* M.S., M.B.A., or other advanced degree

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Primary Level Salary Range: $149,000.00 - $213,000.00The 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): Cincinnati, OH

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10205937

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-30T20:06:41