Avionics Integration Section Manager 2

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks an experienced avionics leader to direct a team on a Global Surveillance program. The role includes managing staffing, performance, and program resources while ensuring adherence to required engineering processes and tools.

The candidate should have a strong background in avionics subsystems, leadership experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance and SAP access. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 9+ years of related experience or MS with 7+ years
• Avionics subsystems experience including Communication, Navigation, Data Link, Computer, Network, Antenna, SIGINT, EW, Weapons, Radar or Sensor domains
• US Government Interim Secret clearance to start, ability to obtain final Secret clearance and SAP access

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of avionics engineers on a Global Surveillance program in Melbourne, FL and performs an avionics technical SOW
• Provides functional leadership and direction, manages performance and staffing within the section
• Coordinates with programs to ensure staffing actions and adherence to engineering processes and tools
• Acts as first point of contact for performance issues, escalates as needed for resolution
• Oversees day-to-day operation of the functional organization including budgets, staffing, employee development and charging practices

Skills

Avionics leadership

Staffing & mentoring

Communication skills

Engineering processes/tools

Security clearance (US Secret)

Education

BS in STEM with 9+ years

MS in STEM with 7+ years

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Essential Functions

• Leads a team of avionics engineers, in addition to performing an avionics technical statement of work on a Global Surveillance program in Melbourne, FL.
• Provides functional leadership and direction to section members, ensuring sufficient statement of work, managing performance (including engagement strategies for higher performers and corrective actions for lower performers)
• Coordinates with programs to ensure appropriate staffing/de-staffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and ensuring their members are familiar with and use required engineering processes and tools.
• Acts as first point of contact for performance issues on programs involving section members and will make decisions regarding required escalation and resources required for resolution.
• Responsibilities also include day-to-day operation of the functional organization including decisions regarding awards, performance evaluations, salary review process, staffing, employee movement between programs, balancing resources among programs, employee development and mentoring, ensuring proper charging practices are followed, meeting indirect budget targets, and interpreting higher level guidance for implementation within the organization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related professional/military experience
• Avionics experience in the areas of Communication, Navigation, Data Link, Computer, Network, Antenna, SIGINT, EW, Weapons, Radar, Sensor and/or Payload sub-systems
• Must have an U.S.?Government Interim Secret Security Clearance to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain a final U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP/PAR) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace or Systems Engineering
• Top Secret Security Clearance
• Current technical statement of work on the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program in Melbourne, FL
• Current E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program SAP/PAR
• Prior experience as a lead or manager of a technical team (such as IPT Lead, Functional
• Knowledge of Functional Homeroom processes (e.g., Staffing, Processes, Metrics, Training)
• Strong technical trouble-shooting skills
• Experience leading a team of diverse individuals toward a common objective is desired
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Strong team building/collaboration skills; demonstrated ability to build diverse/inclusive teams with engaged team members

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

The 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.