Mechanical Engineering Manager II - Secret Clearance Lead

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Baltimore, MD to lead a team of 10–15 mechanical engineers. The role emphasizes performance management, staffing, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver secure, integrated hardware solutions. The position requires a Bachelor's plus 8+ years (or higher degrees with fewer years) in STEM fields, U.S.

citizenship, and active U.S. Secret clearance with potential to TS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (8+ years in lieu of degree accepted).
• 8+ years in electro-mechanical hardware design/manufacturing environments.
• 6+ years in functional/project leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a functional group of ~10–15 mechanical engineers and oversee performance, merit planning, onboarding, and coaching.
• Foster collaboration and timely information flow within the team.
• Support project planning, staffing, cost estimation, and design process execution.
• Guide resources, address obstacles, and meet project objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of design processes, guidelines, and compliance.
• Lead department initiatives like process improvement and workforce engagement.
• Maintain a technical/leadership role with ~80% productive charging.

Skills

Functional management

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Team building

Electro-mechanical hardware

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 in Baltimore, MD to lead a team of 10–15 mechanical engineers. The role emphasizes performance management, staffing, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver secure, integrated hardware solutions. The position requires a Bachelor's plus 8+ years (or higher degrees with fewer years) in STEM fields, U.S.

citizenship, and active U.S. Secret clearance with potential to TS.