Manager Engineering Technical Support 2

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a stable, inclusive culture. This onsite role in Redondo Beach, California leads a diverse Space Systems engineering team focused on the integration and test of P093 R-Systems hardware. The position carries a salary range of USD 146,600 to 219,800 per year and opportunities to drive staffing, process improvements, and execution across production activities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily prioritization, tasking, resource allocation, and execution for the program’s engineering technician team across multiple production activities.
• Provide clear direction to engineering technician crews at shift transitions and collaborate with engineering to anticipate and resolve on-the-floor roadblocks.
• Serve as the first-line adjudicator of resource conflicts among technician teams.
• Manage indirect and program direct budgets along with capital assets.
• Escalate blockers promptly to the appropriate program leadership and help facilitate problem resolution.
• Collaborate with functional homerooms to develop sustainable staffing and pipeline planning for engineering technician crews.
• Perform Performance Management for direct reports, including compensation decisions, promotions, goal setting, development, coaching, and real-time feedback.
• Mentor and engage section members with recognition, rewards, and career development guidance.
• Oversee all aspects of employee relations including conflict resolution.
• Promote an inclusive workplace that fosters community building, mitigates biases, and cultivates strong relationships.
• Support Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects such as process improvement, Event Response Teams, CAPA implementation, and proposal efforts.
• Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline plus 5 years of experience in a technical role, or Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or High School Diploma/GED with 11 years of technical experience.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within Integration, Test, and Launch campaigns (IT&L).
• Strong capability in short and long term planning, including resource allocation, schedule execution, and workforce development.
• Extensive technical experience with space vehicle mechanical systems, architecture, and testing procedures.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to lead and support dynamic program schedules that may include shift work, weekends, and extended shift hours.
• Active SCI clearance required at time of application.

Technologies

P093 R-Systems hardware

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required for Start

Yes

Clearance Type

SCI

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time