Manager Mechanical Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; Sykesville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sykesville, MD seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 to lead a team of 12–16 mechanical design engineers within the Power/Control Systems OU. The role combines functional management (20%) with technical leadership (80%), focusing on electronics packaging for harsh military environments.

You will drive staffing, timekeeping, performance reviews, training, and cross-functional collaboration, while overseeing design processes and project execution. Expect travel minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of engineering experience; OR Master's with 6+ years; OR PhD with 4+ years.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. Interim secret clearance to start.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design engineering.
• Experience in functional/people management.
• Production support experience including manufacturing and supplier issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and technical oversight of design activities performed by the group.
• Prepare cost estimates, provide proposal inputs, and review proposal content for internal and external customers.
• Increase design engineering competencies through employee development and strategic hiring.
• Balance employee needs with business goals.
• Provide ownership of and direction to the design processes used in the group.
• Basic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration process.
• Support department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Project management

Communication

Team engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MBSE

SCRUM/Agile

Design processes

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 at our Sykesville, MD location with Northrop Grumman. You will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of the Sykesville Engineering Organization in the Power / Control Systems Operating Unit.

Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

This position will be full-time and on-site at our Sykesville, MD location. This position is a dual role encompassing both functional management (20%) and technical performance (80%) and will be responsible for the supervision of a Mechanical Engineering team.

What You Will Get to Do:

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for providing functional leadership and direction to the engineers supporting our Power/Control Systems (P/CS) Operating Unit (OU). Staff will consist of approximately 12 to 16 mechanical design engineers supporting programs that span the OU. Incumbent will also lead mechanical management efforts for the campus. Mechanical engineering efforts for the site include electronics packaging of high power and control electronics for use in harsh military environments, incorporating innovative design solutions to thermal and structural challenges, as well as optimized solutions for the design of Welded and Machined/Bolted cabinets. The position responsibilities also include management of time keeping, performance reviews, staffing and resource planning, training, and team engagement for the team. Minimal travel is expected.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 will have demonstrated highly ethical behavior, and will have developed strong leadership, project management, and communication skills. He or she will have demonstrated success in leading teams, overseeing project execution, and representing the organization as a prime point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide project and technical oversight of design activities performed by the group
• Prepare cost estimates, provide proposal inputs, and review proposal content for both internal and external customers
• Increasing design engineering competencies through employee development and strategic hiring
• Balancing employee needs with business goals
• Provide ownership of and direction to the design processes used in the group
• Basic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration process
• Support department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 8 years of engineering experience; OR a Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 6 years of engineering experience; OR a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 4 years of engineering experience
• US Citizenship, with the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance. Interim secret clearance required to start.
• Strong fundamentals in Mechanical Design Engineering
• Experience in functional/people management
• Production support experience including manufacturing and supplier issue resolution
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience as a IPT Lead, SEIT Lead, Chief Engineer or other demonstrated engineering leadership role related to program execution
• Understanding of electronic power and control system principals of operation and design
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), requirements development, or technical project management experience preferred
• Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.
• Knowledge of Design Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks
• Experience with proposals and Earned Value
• Secret clearance

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $209,800.00

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.