Structural Engineering Manager 1

Northrop Grumman; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineering Manager 1 in Linthicum, MD to lead a small team of structural analysts focused on electronics and antenna structures across diverse environments. The role blends technical supervision with staff management and process improvement.

You will oversee analysis activities, participate in reviews, and mentor staff while ensuring cost and schedule performance. Active Secret clearance is required to start, with relocation assistance and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.
• 2+ years of experience leading small teams in a technical, program, project, or functional/people management capacity.
• 5+ years of experience performing classical and finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Structural Analysis team of 5–8 analysts and oversee both functional management and technical supervision.
• Ensure staffed processes and tools maintain program cost and schedule performance.
• Attend internal and customer reviews and approve analysis/test reports and structural trade studies.
• Develop staffing plans, provide staff performance evaluations, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

SimCenter 3D (NX.CAE)

ANSYS

Patran/NASTRAN

Siemens NX

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.We are looking for you to join our team as a Structural Engineering Manager 1 based out of Linthicum, MD.What You’ll Get to Do:This position is for a Functional Manager of Structural Analysts, supporting the Mission Systems Sector, in the Mechanical Analysis Section of the Mechanical Technology and Design Services department (at Baltimore, MD, located near BWI). The manager will be responsible for both functional management and technical supervision of a Structural Analysis team of about 5 to 8 Structural Analysts. The manager also ensures that the people, processes, and tools are in place to maintain program cost and schedule performance, while meeting program customer structural design requirements.This is a dual role manager position, involving technical responsibilities as well. These include oversight of the structural analysis activities for electronics and antenna structures, in varying environments, including airborne, space, maritime and land based. Technical areas of proficiency include leading a structural analysis team (“stress lead”), knowledge of load paths, and structural analysis (static, fatigue, vibration). The manager will also be responsible for attending internal technical reviews and customer reviews, analysis/test report approval, and structural trade studies.The manager is also responsible for staffing plans, staff performance evaluation, goal planning, process improvement, roadmap development, and hiring to manage analysis demand and skill attrition. The manager will be able to lead through positive changes, as a champion for improvement and innovation. Employee engagement and development will be maintained through a combination of training, employee career coaching, mentoring, identification of stretch assignments, and engagement action planning. The manager will be able to meet performance goals with consideration for work/life balance of the staff. The candidate should have strong communications skills, and an ability to build and maintain relationships with direct staff, customers, and cross organization partners.This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active U.S Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US. Government Secret prior to start.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.U.S. Citizenship is required.Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start2+ years of experience leading small teams in a technical, program, project, or functional/people management capacity5+ years of experience performing classical and finite element analysisPreferred Qualifications:A current/active US Government Secret clearanceDemonstrated success leading high performing teams (technical, Integrated Product Team Lead, Agile, or functional management)Expertise with SimCenter 3D (NX.CAE), ANSYS, or Patran/NASTRAN,Expertise with Siemens NXExpertise with classical structural analysis methodsExperience leading process improvement initiatives, or introduction of new tools projectsStrong leadership qualities, including excellent verbal and written communication, cross organization collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skillsWhat We Can Offer YouNorthrop 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: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00The 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.