Lab Design Engineering Manager 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Lab Design Engineering Manager 2 to lead a 10–15 person hardware design team at OKC/Tinker AFB. You will direct all phases of engineering design projects, manage schedules, and work with cross-functional groups to deliver high‑quality testing solutions for complex aerospace systems.

The role requires engineering leadership, DoD clearance, and a track record in engineering management within the aerospace/defense sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with 9+ years of related experience or Master’s with 7+ years.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance with recent background investigation or Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and SAP clearance.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams in aerospace/defense.
• Experience in Design or Systems Engineering, engineering management, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing for a hardware design team of 10–15 engineers and staff.
• Direct all phases of engineering design projects from proposal to test and delivery.
• Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks across programs.
• Manage project schedules and technical performance; interface with leadership.

Skills

Design Engineering

Systems Engineering

Engineering Management

Project Management

Leadership

Aerospace/Defense

Communication

Mentoring

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

CAD tools

PLM systems

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Lab Design Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role is located in Oklahoma City, OK and Tinker Air Force Base. As a leader in the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations organization, you will oversee a team of professionals who are actively developing custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and other platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the staffing profile for a hardware design team of approx. 10-15 engineers and technical staff
• Direct all phases of engineering design projects from proposal through test and delivery
• Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks
• Manage project schedule and technical performance
• Participate in basis of estimate development & contract proposals
• Work with multiple teams and cross-functional departments to achieve successful outcomes
• Implement best practices/continuous improvement initiatives to gain additional efficiencies and cost savings throughout contract/product lifecycle
• Develop customer relationships and customer intimacy
• Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, professional development, training, and retention of top talent
• Interface with all levels of leadership to meet or exceed performance for all program deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience, or a Master’s degree and 7 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
• Must have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
• Must have experience in one of the following disciplines: Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, and/or Project Management related functions
• Must have experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Must have experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry
• Must have excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Active Program clearance
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Previous functional management experience leading a team of engineers for at least 1 year or more
• Experience as a IPT Lead, RE, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution
• Working knowledge of Earned Value, with the ability to build milestone schedules for execution purposes
• Experience in Nuclear Surety
• Experience with HW/SW Integration
• Experience in Agile development environment
• Experience in Instrumentation or Avionics systems
• Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D-Print design & technologies
• Experience using CAD tools and PLM systems

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,800.00 - $197,800.00 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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.