Support Equipment Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Support Equipment Engineering Manager 2 based in Melbourne, FL. The role leads a team responsible for design, build, test, and procurement of E-2C/D Hawkeye support equipment for USN and FMS customers.

The position emphasizes leadership, program management, and earned value oversight, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and adherence to schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 9 years of related experience or Master's degree with at least 7 years of related experience.
• Experience in proposal writing and estimating.
• Hands-on knowledge of IPT/Program Management processes (CAM, EVMS, planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management).
• Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher (with recent background check).
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and oversee development of test documentation.
• Mentor teams and manage EVM for work packages and subsystems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers for alignment on schedules and costs.
• Provide program performance reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support proposal activity and task/statement-of-work development.

Skills

Leadership

Proposal writing

Program management

Customer interface

Scheduling and budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM (preferred)

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Support Equipment Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of individuals within our Product Support organization supporting the Multi-Domain Command & Control (MDC2) Business Unit. The position will be in Melbourne, FL. This leadership position will be full-time in the office with nominal travel responsibilities, including potential for international travel.

This role will have direct supervisory and/or management responsibilities for a team of engineers responsible for the design, build, test, and procurement of E-2C/D Hawkeye Support Equipment for our USN and FMS customers.

Essential Duties

• Manage design concepts and lead preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Mentor development of test documentation.
• Oversee integration, validation, and verification activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure effective coordination.
• Develop and execute program schedules and budgets in alignment with established processes and directives.
• Plan and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) for assigned work packages and subsystems.
• Monitor and report program performance across cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality.
• Provide detailed reporting to upper leadership.
• Support proposal and estimating activities, including task and statement‑of‑work development.
• Provide oversight of projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group.
• Intervene as needed to help meet schedules or resolve technical and operational problems.
• Maintain frequent contact with internal stakeholders and external customer representatives at various management levels regarding operations, schedules, and project phases.
• Conduct briefings and participate in technical meetings with internal and external representatives on operational and project specifics.
• Provide functional support to employees, including staffing and performance.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution and minimum of 9 years of related professional/military experience executing and leading mechanical and/or electrical mechanism design, manufacturing, and test efforts OR Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution and minimum of 7 years of related professional/military experience executing and leading mechanical and/or electrical mechanism design, manufacturing, and test efforts
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and estimating.
• Demonstrated hands‑on knowledge of IPT/Program Management processes (CAM processes, project planning and scheduling, cost control, change control, EVMS, staffing, coordination and oversight of technical work effort and risk and opportunity management).
• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Possess rudimentary understanding and application of Product Support Technical Discipline principles, concepts, practices, and standards and proficient project management skills to oversee and execute role and responsibilities.
• Ability to travel as needed (approx. 10%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in an STEM field (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
• Demonstrated experience and a proven record of leading engineering teams in developing Support Equipment that meet quality, performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in requirements management inclusive of development, derivation, validation and verification of requirements
• Experience working on both classified and unclassified Military programs
• Understanding the development and coaching for leadership and performance
• Experience leading a large department in a matrix environment
• Practice with earned value management (EVMS) and internal tools (i.e. Integrated Management Operating Model (IMOM))

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.