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Manager Electronics Engineering 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Manhattan Beach
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Manager Electronics Engineering 2 (S02) for the Mission Enabling Technologies (MET) Center located in Manhattan Beach, CA. MET is an organization of 115 plus engineers and technicians that develop RF, Antenna, and Mixed-Signal electronics/subsystems, Antenna hardware, RF processors, MMIC components, passive RF components, custom IC and A/D designs and CMOS SoCs for a variety of space and air programs. The Section Manager will lead in a functional capacity a section of 10 to 15 members and will be responsible for their staffing outlook and their career development. The successful candidate will possess the following: • Specific knowledge related to RF, Antenna or Mixed-Signal component and design, analysis techniques and tools, and test/verification methods as well as strong general RF knowledge. • Prior demonstrated project leadership skills (does not have to be extensive, just responsible for more than only individual contributions). • Good technical writing skills, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills are needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Performance management through Quarterly Connections, holding regular meetings, and keeping section members informed of company developments (10 to 15 members) • Actively working with Programs and counterparts across the Engineering Regions to meet staffing demands • Actively mentoring section members on development activities • Technical support to programs and technology/business development efforts • Personnel recruiting & retention • Supporting the center in the development and execution of engagement-related activities • Contributing to process and infrastructure improvements and enforcement (e.g. design methodology, simulation tools, development of best design practices, capital projects, design review preparation, etc). Basic Qualifications: • A Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline from an accredited institution with 8 years of experience • Demonstrated ability to manage engineers and technicians in a process driven environment • 2 years of RF/Mixed-Signal/Antenna engineering leadership experience • Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Top Secret and SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications: • A Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline from an accredited institution • Familiarity with NG Space Systems technical & administrative processes • Active Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years, OR have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for o