Aeronautical Engineering Manager 1 (AHT)
- Locations:
- Northridge, California, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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 Defense Systems in Northridge, CA is currently seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Manager 1 to lead the Electromechanical Design team in supporting various programs such as AARGM, AARGM-ER, and SiAW within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit.
Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Department Head, the Aeronautical Engineering Manager 1 will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic goals and objectives as applicable to Electromechanical Design to support overall business unit objectives. The roles and responsibilities of their team include the following: conceptualize, design, and develop electromechanical assemblies, components, and systems for flight vehicles and special test equipment. There is a significant focus on cable design, integration of COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) hardware, and the development of test hardware for production environments and customer deliverables.
The role will support ensuring electromechanical engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and procedures.
This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site in Northridge; CA on a 9/80 schedule. Telework is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance, while not guaranteed, may be available.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage a department of 15+ Electromechanical Design Engineers.
- Own the release of Special Test Equipment (STE) and missile cable drawings for multiple programs.
- Support team and business by improving efficiency of drawing release and product delivery.
- Work with Mechanical Engineering Department Head and Program Leadership to ensure programs are adequately and appropriately staffed.
- Act as an advisor to staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
- Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing professional growth. Ensure staff receives the appropriate training and skill development opportunities to be successful in their roles.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives related to STE, cabling, and the entire mechanical engineering department to ensure alignment of operations initiatives.
- Provide resources for proposals; participate in proposal writing as needed.
- Develop and administer budgets and standards of performance.
- Perform reviews of department work products (e.g., technical reports, drawings, basis of estimates, etc.) for completeness.
- Participate in Peer Reviews and Major Design Reviews.
- Support the Business Unit’s initiative to move to Model Based Engineering.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a MS with 3+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading personnel.
- Experience writing processes for Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience with electromechanical components and integration into systems.
- Experience using Creo (7.0 preferred) and Teamcenter or similar CAD/PLM systems.
- Experience completing and reviewing tolerance analyses
- Experience validating electromechanical designs utilizing engineering principles and prototyping
- Knowledge of ASME Drawing Standards.
- Ability to work with multiple functions such as Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Electrical Engineering in the development and procurement of sound designs.
- Ability to obtain a US Gov't Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience with additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping.
- Experience with Model-Based Definition and Product Manufacturing information or other digital thread/digital transformation efforts.
- Experience initiating, reviewing, and/or updating design documentation and engineering drawings, engineering change orders, non-conformances, and root cause/corrective actions in the sustaining of current production.
- Experience in program leadership.
- Experience working in the Defense Industry.
- Experience estimating tasking and writing Basis of Estimates for Proposals.
- Active Secret Clearance