Manager, Hardware Engineering 1

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Hardware Engineering Manager 1 based in Woodland Hills, CA, working a 9/80 schedule, fully onsite. This is an 80/20 role: 80% of time on program activities, 20% on staff management and development.

What You'll Do

• Manage/oversee engineering design, development, and transition to production of PCB (printed circuit board), parts library, layout, and component engineering of inertial navigation systems
• Develop and implement processes emphasizing quantitative management and continuous improvement
• Provide management guidance to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance goals
• Provide technical guidance and oversight in developing technical and cost proposals
• Interface with business-focused discipline leads to coordinate staffing and skill mix
• Mentor and challenge team members; support career planning/development
• Handle manager duties: performance and salary reviews, timecard approval, performance management, and elevated employee matters with HR

Requirements

• Bachelor's in STEM or related discipline + 5 years, Master's + 3 years, or PhD + 1 year of relevant experience
• Printed Circuit Board design or fabrication experience
• Experience leading a team on a technical development effort or production support
• Understanding of engineering processes and tools used in PCB layout and/or components engineering
• Experience with CCA design, fabrication, and/or test and verification
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and processes for hardware designs
• Experience generating and/or reviewing cost estimates/basis of estimates (BOEs)
• U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance; ability to manage a geographically dispersed team; must work full-time onsite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field
• Track record leading engineering teams and building relationships with functional organizations/Program Offices
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter Enterprise/UA or Tc AW - Active Workspace
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (RCCAs)
• Technical project management with budget/EVMS experience
• Knowledge of engineering planning, scheduling, metrics, earned value systems, and workload forecasting

Schedule

Full-time, onsite in Woodland Hills, CA, on a 9/80 schedule. Travel: 10% of the time.

Pay & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,600.00 (base pay; final offer depends on experience, education, skills, and market conditions). Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).