Thermal Systems Section Manager — Lead 15–20 Engineers

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Section Manager 2 – Thermal Systems to lead a team of 15–20 engineers focused on thermal design, analysis, and test of spacecraft hardware.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years (or a Master’s with 6+) and an active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI preferred. You will collaborate across the Vehicle Engineering Directorate and ensure requirements flow-down and successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience.
• OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance at time of application; TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 15–20 engineers in thermal design, analysis, and test.
• Support spacecraft programs in thermal, cryocooler, and propulsion engineering.
• Manage requirements review, verification, validation, and flow-down.

Skills

Leadership

Thermal design

Communication

Engineering analysis

Requirements flowdown

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

TSS

SINDA

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Section Manager 2 – Thermal Systems to lead a team of 15–20 engineers focused on thermal design, analysis, and test of spacecraft hardware.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years (or a Master’s with 6+) and an active Secret clearance, with TS/SCI preferred. You will collaborate across the Vehicle Engineering Directorate and ensure requirements flow-down and successful program execution.