Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 - 17081

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 126,600 - 189,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Roy, Utah, focusing on functional management and program responsibilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and considerable mechanical engineering experience. The role involves leading technical execution and ensuring program performance.

With a primary salary range between $126,600 and $189,800, the position offers various benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. A Secret clearance is mandatory for this role.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience or 6 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with aircraft/aerospace programs.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at application time.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional management activities.
• Support SDS programs focusing on design and testing.
• Lead technical execution across multiple organizations.
• Drive program performance against schedule.

Skills

Mechanical engineering development

Requirements generation

Design and testing

Project leadership

3D/2D CAD in NX

Microsoft Office Suite

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

PDM

CPLM

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Requirement

Secret clearance required for the start of the position.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 located in Roy, Utah. This dual‑hat position requires the candidate to perform functional management activities (20% of the time) and program responsibilities (80% of the time). The role supports SDS programs as an engineer within the same function and drives execution across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional management activities up to 20% of the time.
• Support SDS programs as an engineer, focusing on requirements generation, conceptual/detail design, design reviews, and testing.
• Lead technical execution across multiple organizations.
• Drive program performance against schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and at least 8 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree and at least 6 years of experience.
• Minimum 6 years of mechanical engineering development experience for aircraft/aerospace programs, including requirements generation, design, and testing.
• Experience with requirements analysis, trade studies, SERD generation, acquisition, test, and validation.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.

Nice to Have

• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• 1+ year of leading a project or driving performance against schedule.
• Proficient with 3D/2D CAD in NX.
• Proficiency with PDM and/or CPLM.
• Experience with GD&T and ASME Y14.5‑2009.
• Experience working with specialty engineering stakeholders (PM&P, Safety, Human Factors).
• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience and certification.
• Hands‑on experience in fabrication, assembly, and measurement.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs & work/life solutions.
• Paid time off.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $126,600.00 – $189,800.00. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and, for senior positions, long‑term incentives.

Work Schedule

Standard work schedule is a 9/80 (nine‑hour days Monday through Thursday, every other Friday off).

Citizenship and EEO Statement

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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 a full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.