Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 161,100 - 241,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonuses

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to oversee a team in El Segundo, CA. This role involves managing processes, tools, and staff in the Flight Sciences domain while ensuring technical oversight on programs and providing mentorship to engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant STEM degree and significant experience, including prior leadership roles. A U.S. Government Secret clearance is required. The position includes a competitive salary and benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 9 years of relevant experience; or 7 years with a Master's degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) engineers.
• Provide technical oversight and conduct independent reviews of programs.
• Interface with customers and define business relationships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Flight Science and Vehicle Controls Design & Analysis

Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) expertise

Technical oversight

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Master’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required at start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel required: 10% of the time.

Position Summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Guidance Navigation Controls Manager 2 to join the Research and Advanced Design, Engineering Integration and Execution team. This hands‑on leadership position is located onsite in El Segundo, CA. As an engineering manager of a Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls section, you will be a functional manager reporting to the Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls Department in the NGAS sector. You will be responsible for the people, processes, tools, and technology to meet the current and future Flight Controls design analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical oversight to a discipline team of Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) engineers.
• Provide technical oversight across the sector, including independent reviews of major programs, support of proposals, and identification of technology needs.
• Manage a team of engineers supporting people, processes, tools, and technology.
• Provide Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) technical and programmatic guidance to programs.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to team members.
• Coordinate staffing with IPTs and support staffing processes, review resumes, conduct interviews, and grow and maintain critical skillsets.
• Establish and maintain processes, design manuals, and common tools for programs across the discipline.
• Center of Technical Excellence (COTE).
• Identify capital assets, indirect, and training budgets required for personnel to perform statements of work.
• Facilitate and promote improvement initiatives and share lessons learned and best practices between programs and engineering teams.
• Administer Quarterly Connections performance reviews, bonus plan, and salary review processes in conjunction with program IPT leaders and Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls leadership team.
• Interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts.
• Interface with management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 9 years of relevant professional/military experience; or a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience.
• Must have prior leadership experience within an engineering team environment.
• Must have a background in and demonstrated experience with Flight Sciences and Vehicle Controls Design & Analysis.
• Must have Guidance Navigation & Controls (GNC) knowledge with experience analyzing either subsonic, supersonic, or hypersonic aircraft or missile systems.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership and guidance to Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls discipline areas.
• Experience in Flight Sciences & Vehicle Controls processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to and/or experience leading an engineering or cross‑functional team.

Compensation & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 – $241,700.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

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 the company website.