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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Propulsion Engineering 2 - R10216840

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, currently seeking a Manager 2 – Propulsion Engineering to support their Propulsion Systems and Controls business unit in Elkton, Maryland. The role involves managing project engineers, overseeing technical execution, and ensuring alignment with program requirements while promoting safety and quality standards.

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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 ManagementSolid Rocket PropulsionSystems EngineeringLeadership SkillsTechnical LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeCAD SoftwareSiemens NXTeamcenter Unified ArchitectureOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiation 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

Preferred

Active Secret Clearance or higher
Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Prior people leadership, budgeting, hiring, and/or performance appraisal experience
Prior earned value management system (EVMS) experience
Understanding of systems engineering principles including product verification & validation and risk & opportunity management
Understanding and first-hand experience with solid rocket motor propulsion system
General user knowledge of Siemens NX and Teamcenter Unified Architecture

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Company

Northrop Grumman

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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