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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is currently seeking a Vehicle Engineering Department Manager to manage the Sub-Systems Engineering groups for the Palmdale Organization. This leadership position is located in Palmdale, California.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the department and will assume ultimate responsibility and accountability for its success.

The selected individual will perform the following job duties:

• Oversee a team that includes both managers and engineers between 70 - 120 people.

• Be responsible for staffing, recruiting, performance reviews, timecard approval, career development, and department technical oversight.

• Strong technical leader in the aircraft sub-system field able to coach and mentor both leaders and engineers

• Support program needs in terms of staffing projections, non-advocate reviews, tools and training/development

• Be responsible for process and procedure creation

• Expected to participate in Independent Review Teams, Staffing Review Boards, Basis of Estimate reviews, and other various programmatic initiatives as well as Sector initiatives.

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.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience

• 5+ years of leadership experience and managing both leaders and engineers

• 5+ years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.

• 5+ years providing technical leadership of an engineering team

• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) or PAR/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• An Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

• Experience in vehicle engineering: liaison, subsystems, structural analysis or structural design.

• Proven history of leadership Experience with TeamCenter or equivalent PLM software

• Experience with NX or equivalent CAD software

• Experience with MES

• Experience interfacing with industry customers

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to collaborate within a team and across team environments

• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously

• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

• Ability to lead an engineering or cross-functional team

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions."