Senior Space Engineering Design Lead

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in San Diego, CA seeks a Sr. Engineering Design Manager – 3 to lead a multi-disciplinary design team responsible for flight hardware and ground support equipment.

The role requires strong leadership, CAD/PLM proficiency (Siemens NX, Teamcenter), and aerospace design experience. Onsite work in a dynamic, high-impact environment offers opportunities to shape critical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years in mechanical/structural engineering.
• Proven leadership experience managing an engineering team on design efforts.
• Aerospace experience with product definition, specs, SOWs and design verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Mechanical Design, Tooling, CM) supporting PASS programs.
• Manage staffing, resources, performance reviews, and career development.
• Foster an inclusive, high-trust culture and drive talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Design oversight

CAD and PLM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in San Diego, CA seeks a Sr. Engineering Design Manager – 3 to lead a multi-disciplinary design team responsible for flight hardware and ground support equipment.

The role requires strong leadership, CAD/PLM proficiency (Siemens NX, Teamcenter), and aerospace design experience. Onsite work in a dynamic, high-impact environment offers opportunities to shape critical programs.