Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2 to lead a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production. This 100% onsite role requires strong leadership and a background in RF hardware.

Requirements include a Bachelor's with 8 years or a Master's with 6, active SCI clearance, and hands-on RF/antenna experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience; or Master's degree with 6+ years.
• Active SCI clearance required at time of application.
• 3+ years of RF or antenna hardware or antenna electronics experience in development or production
• Hands-on onsite work in lab and manufacturing settings

Responsibilities

• Leads a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production.
• Uses performance data to improve processes and standardize work.
• Oversees cost, schedule, and quality performance and shopload management.
• Collaborates with RF/antenna design, test, quality, and supply chain teams for flight and IRAD hardware.

Skills

RF/antenna hardware experience

Onsite hands-on work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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's Space Sector is seeking a Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Leads a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Uses performance data such as yield, first pass yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes and standardize work.
• Provides objective and strategic solutions for staffing, work assignments, coaching, and performance management for technicians while fostering a safe, high-performance team environment.
• Section manager will be held accountable for cost, schedule, quality performance as well as shopload management, and dotted line supervision of support groups
• Oversees daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome, wing, and antenna assy with accompanying machine shop support.
• Partners with RF and antenna design, Antenna and Electronics assy (M2N) test, quality, and supply chain teams to execute on both flight and IRAD hardware.
• Other duties as assigned

This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active SCI clearance required at time of application.
• 3+ years of experience supporting RF or antenna hardware or antenna electronics in development or production environments
• Support hands-on onsite work in lab and manufacturing settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in antenna development, antenna electronics, or RF hardware support
• Experience with phased-array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces
• Active clearance, or ability to obtain one, if required for the role

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.