Northrop Grumman · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager 3 (17535)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $263K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in defense systems, seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Department Manager 3. This role involves overseeing multiple programs, supporting business areas, and improving departmental performance through mentoring and team management.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide oversight and assistance to multiple programs within the Division portfolio (Sentinel GBSD and ICBM Sustainment); to provide the people, skills, and processes for successful achievement of program goals
Provide enabling support for all business areas within the SDS portfolio including the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure
Analyze current release process, gaps, and resolution to ensure throughput of PDP releases at design review milestones
Own and lead improvements across design department for employee engagement, hiring, development, training, attraction, and retention of top talent
Mentor, develop, and train section managers and overall employee base
Supporting proposal work, independent technical reviews, program stand-up, audits, and special assignments on an as needed basis
Create and manage high performing teams while providing technical, administrative and management expertise in the day-to-day activities required to successfully execute complex engineering programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's
Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP)
Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
At least 1 year of experience working in the Aerospace and or the Defense field
3 years of experience as CAM and or EVMS
Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and employees
Preferred
Experience working on ICBMs
Understanding and proven experience leading Sustainment technical scope of work
Active TS Clearance, program access
Familiarity with Agile engineering and Jira
Experience managing an engineering team is preferred
Minimum of 3 years in a formal lead/ management position
Experience creating or growing new sections or departments
Working knowledge and/or experience across engineering disciplines
General understanding of Northrop Grumman engineering processes
Proven performance as an engineering leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution
Ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey 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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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