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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Propulsion Engineering 2 - R10211696

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$142K/yr - $213K/yr

12+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Manager 2 – Propulsion Engineering to support their Propulsion Systems and Controls business unit in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The role involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring technical plans meet program requirements, and fostering a high-performing engineering environment.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a group of multi-disciplinary analysis engineers supporting current development programs, production programs and follow-on pursuits for air breathing propulsion RAMJET and SCRAMJET product lines

Planning, prioritization, allocation, and management of resources to ensure program engineering assignments are completed on schedule and within budget to the appropriate technical rigor as well as meeting department budgetary goals

Mentor and motivate to ensure a high performing engineering team. This includes use of Development Plans, stretch assignments, 1:1 feedback, training, recognition, promotion/equity, and other tools to develop and reward our engineering talent

Establishing and promoting high standards for safety and quality. Maintain assigned Northrop Grumman engineering processes and drive technical excellence by ensuring team output meets technical standards

Support technology growth in innovation identification, roadmap development, and proposal support

Ensuring that Engineering, Program Management, and other functional departments are aligned in understanding program/proposal goals and the technical and programmatic approaches to achieve these goals

Applying sound engineering principles and ensuring compliance with all command media processes and standards in our technical solutions

Taking a leadership role in solving significant engineering issues. Working with lead/chief engineers, develop plans to resolve the issues, communicate the plan, ensure appropriate technical resources are applied, and advise Senior Management on progress

Represent and communicate Northrop Grumman technical capabilities and technologies to internal and external customers

Use appropriate metrics to monitor engineering performance and drive data-based decision making. Actively pursue improvement initiatives related to Engineering Analysis processes and procedures

Actively pursue improvement initiatives related to Engineering processes and procedures, including audit and training

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringEngineering AnalysisLeadership SkillsCFD SoftwareAir Breathing PropulsionSystems EngineeringProject ManagementOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

STEM degree with strong preference of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 12 years of overall pertinent engineering experience

Technical background of engineering analysis disciplines (computational fluid dynamics, thermal, structural, dynamics, and performance)

Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of analytical software (CFD++, StarCCM+, ANSYS, ABAQUS)

Must be a self-starter and possess the skills necessary to lead and motivate others, achieving results in a timely manner

Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to internal and external customers and management

Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills

Ability to network and negotiate at all levels within an organization to accomplish objectives

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite

Preferred

Active Secret Clearance or higher

Prior people leadership, budgeting, hiring, and/or performance appraisal experience

Competency in applied analysis of at least two of the analysis group disciplines (fluids, thermal, structural and dynamics)

Understanding and experience with air breathing propulsion systems and solid rocket motors

Understanding of systems engineering principles for task development and completion

Advanced computer literacy including knowledge of analytical software (CFD++, StarCCM+, ANSYS ABAQUS) and ability to recommend appropriate computing resources required for efficient processing of analytical models with high performance workstations and HPC clusters

General user knowledge of Siemens NX and Teamcenter Unified Architecture

Good knowledge of metals and additive materials for high thermal loading environments and general knowledge in composites in same environment