Apply on Employer Site

Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Propulsion Engineering 2 - R10216938

Elkton, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $231K/yr

10+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Manager 2 – Propulsion Engineering to join their team in Elkton, Maryland. The role involves managing project engineers, ensuring alignment with program requirements, and fostering a high-performing engineering team to support solid rocket motor propulsion systems.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage a group of project engineers supporting current programs and business development pursuits for solid rocket motor propulsion systems

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 EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipSolid Rocket PropulsionSystems EngineeringEarned Value ManagementSiemens NXTeamcenter Unified ArchitectureOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadership SkillsNegotiation SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

STEM degree with strong preference of Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 10 years of overall relevant engineering experience

Prior product development and/or production project engineering experience with proficiency in several core areas (e.g. design, planning & execution, nonconforming material review, project management, technical leadership, etc.)

Basic technical software proficiency including Microsoft Office productivity software, product lifecycle management, and CAD

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 and maintain DoD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a prerequisite