Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 week ago
Manager 2 - Mechanical Engineering Mechanisms - Dulles
United States-Virginia-Dulles
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$147K/yr - $220K/yr
9+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company known for its revolutionary systems and technological advancements. The Mechanical Engineering Mechanisms Manager will lead a team of engineers in the design and development of spacecraft mechanical systems while overseeing project performance and team dynamics.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as functional manager for 10–12 engineers (10–20% of time)
Perform mechanism specification, procurement, design, assembly, and test (80–90% of time)
Oversee project cost and technical performance while meeting program staffing needs
Provide mentorship, motivation, and guidance to direct reports
Participate in hiring, training, and career development to build a high‑performing team
Champion process improvement, employee engagement, and adherence to shared design practices and standards
Support capital procurement by recommending tools, equipment, and facilities
Contribute to Mechanisms IRAD initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent) with 9+ years of relevant experience
Leadership experience in organizing design activities, building teams, and assessing technical performance
Ability to work independently, secure internal support, and build collaborative relationships with technical staff and program management
Demonstrated ability to design, specify, and build moving mechanical assemblies or mechanism components for space
Ability to work full-time onsite at Dulles or Colshire campuses
Proficiency in CAD (preferably Creo Parametric)
Preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with bearings, springs, moving parts, coatings, and precision electromechanical devices
Active DoD TS clearance or willingness to obtain one
Knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing documentation
Familiarity with spacecraft layout and design fundamentals
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase