Manager Electrical Engineering 2 - R10206155

Northrop Grumman

Chandler (AZ)

On-site

USD 135,100 - 202,700

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Chandler, AZ, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the circuit design team. This role involves overseeing engineering activities, meeting military standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong communication, leadership skills, and a relevant degree are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

10 years of related experience or 7 years with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Hands-on experience in circuit board design for military/space environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the circuit design and PWB layout team.
Plan manpower requirements and conduct performance reviews.
Oversee supervision of design and test engineering activities.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Circuit design

PWB layout

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

CAM350

Job description

Overview

Manager Electrical Engineering 2 – R10206155 at Northrop Grumman. Location: Chandler, AZ. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10%% of the time.

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Launch and Missile Defense Systems in Chandler is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the circuit design and PWB layout team in our Avionics Design Group. The Electrical Engineering Manager will work with other design and operations managers to coordinate and support the day-to-day activities of the engineering team and will also act as a technical lead, technical contributor, or technical consultant on various projects. The qualified candidate shall also be a technical performer, working approximately 85%% directly on programs. The team supports all aspects of design, test, and production of a wide range of avionics electronic assembly products.

Key Responsibilities

Work with program engineering managers and program leads to ensure the right people, processes, and tools are in place to meet the business needs.
Oversee supervision of design and test engineering activity and work products, workload management, and performance management processes within the ADG engineering team.
Function as a key contributor, managing assigned responsibilities and directing the work of leads, engineers, and technicians to accomplish goals.
Plan manpower requirements and conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff.
Identify and hire effective design engineering staff to meet business demands.
Identify, manage and grow the critical skills development process for the design team.
Motivate the team; actively participate and contribute in a positive manner.
Train and mentor junior engineers in Electrical Engineering and test standards.
Provide quality internal and external customer service.
Work with the engineering team to identify causes of problems and develop solutions.
Ensure standard processes, procedures and command media are followed, including engineering design and test standards, safety, 5S, FOD and others.
Evaluate and implement Lean/agile solutions to decrease cycle times.
Identify and/or lead continuous improvement activities within the department.

Technical Skills

Understanding and application of company electrical engineering technical standards.
Broad technical understanding and working knowledge of related disciplines.
Strong technical writing skills.
Experience in and solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design.
Solid understanding of PWB layout and library management.
Some programming knowledge.
Ability to perform circuit analysis, simulation and troubleshooting.
Familiar with Root Cause Analysis, Fault Trees, and Design of Experiments.
Perform data analysis to identify trends indicating part performance or degradation.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and ten (10) years of related experience or seven years with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Hands-on experience in circuit board design for military/space environments.
Familiarity with Cadence schematic and PWB layout tools.
Strong leadership, influence, and people management skills.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate to all levels of employees, management and customers.
Interest in mentoring/teaching/growing junior engineers.
U.S. Citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with CAM350 and DFM scripting.
Familiarity with VHDL design and verification.
Experience as a technical manager, lead, or other leadership role with team building and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving experience in a team environment.
Ability to multi-task and apply good time management.
Ability to influence and lead the team to success.
Ability to make independent decisions, be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player.
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing internal relationships, prioritization, and delegation.
Active DoD secret clearance.

Salary: Primary Level Salary Range: $135,100.00 - $202,700.00. The salary range is a general guideline; actual offers consider factors such as scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Bonus and benefits: Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in VP/Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and PTO.

Application period: The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, but this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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