Northrop Grumman Corp (AU)

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit and beyond.. The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a Manager 2 Harness Engineer to lead an experienced team of Harness Engineers, Designers and Managers supporting National Security spacecraft system harness design and manufacturing.. Support Engineering staff developing detailed Spacecraft Harness Design, including flight part selection, creation of wire harness drawings and schematics, and Harness Assembly and modeling development.. Familiar with Harness Related Mil Specs and NASA specs. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and oversee projects within cost, schedule and technical baselines and possess a working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

electrical engineering

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future.   Explore your future and launch your career today!

The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a Manager 2 Harness Engineer to lead an experienced team of Harness Engineers, Designers and Managers supporting National Security spacecraft system harness design and manufacturing. This position will be located in   Dulles, VA  .

Essential Functions:

Leading, mentoring, and coordinating a team of Harness Engineers and Designers.

Lead the development of total Harness product for major programs. Support Engineering staff developing detailed Spacecraft Harness Design, including flight part selection, creation of wire harness drawings and schematics, and Harness Assembly and modeling development.

Support programs in a technical lead role, and ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total harness subsystem solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Interfacing with Design and Manufacturing groups to monitor component production process/progress.

Interfacing with Integration and Test group to monitor harness and component integration.

Candidate must be comfortable with managing staff, meeting deadlines, working on multiple projects concurrently, and working with various engineering disciplines and customers as required.

Responsible and accountable for all projects assigned to the organizational group. Advisor to lower-level managers and exempt employees. Helps meet established schedules or resolve technical or operational problems. Typically accomplishes results through lower level(s) of management or exempt employees.

Responsible and accountable for employee performance and adherence to Northrop Grumman ethics and values

Responsible and accountable for Proposal Development which includes the review and approval of Technical, Cost, and schedule baselines.

Actively participates in Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Change Control Boards (CCBs)

Technical Subject Matter Expert and Review Chairperson for Technical Peer Reviews

Responsible for maintaining Lessons Learned and implementing appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions. Defines methods for measuring the effectiveness of the associated actions.

Assist the Director by providing direction and leadership to the Harness directorate with ultimate responsibility for:

Working with lower level managers to support Harness staffing for programs

Employee Allocation, Utilization Planning, and Assignments

Recruiting and Employee Retention

Training

Career Development and Professional Growth

Personnel Communications

Software Tools, Computers

Performance Evaluations

Salary Management

Proposal Support, Review and Approval

Overhead and Capital Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Technical Standards and Engineering Processes

Increase Product Line Competitiveness through innovative and paradigm changing solutions in technology, cost, schedule, and mission designs.

Basic Qualifications:

10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree in STEM, or a Masters Degree with 8 years or relevant engineering experience.

Experience with leading/managing a team of Harness Engineers/Designers

Experience leading the development of detailed harness design, the ability to collaborate and work on a team, and be a self-sufficient independent worker

Familiar with Harness Related Mil Specs and NASA specs

Able to prioritize, execute and delegate tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and oversee projects within cost, schedule and technical baselines and possess a working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Ability to gather data from multiple sources and summarize key issues at the executive-level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with leading/managing Managers

Experience using/interfacing with Creo Schematics and supporting modeling and/or fabricating harnesses.

Active Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.  We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon.  Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link:   www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

Salary Range:   $151,900 - $227,900

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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