Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/p

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks aManager Engineering Technical Support – Level 2 to lead onsite technical operations in Redondo Beach, CA. You will oversee antenna hardware and electronics support, coordinate with RF/antenna design and test teams, and drive performance improvements in a hands-on lab environment.

The role requires an active SCI clearance, a strong engineering background, and experience guiding technicians in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience; additional 4+ years considered 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.

Responsibilities

• Uses performance data to improve processes and standardize work.
• Provides staffing, coaching, and performance management for technicians.
• Section manager will be accountable for cost, schedule, quality, and shopload management.
• Oversees daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome and antenna assembly.
• Partners with RF/antenna design, test, quality, and supply chain teams to execute on flight and IRAD hardware.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF/antenna hardware experience

Onsite lab work experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Managing Engineering Technical Support – Level 2

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.

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.

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. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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.

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

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.