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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 1, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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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’s Space Sector is seeking a Manager Electrical Engineering - Level 2 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA.

You will interact with numerous stakeholders including program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers, and logistical support services. Outstanding organizational and leadership skills are required to succeed in this role. This position will be located in Arizona at our Gilbert Facility. The successful candidate will fill the role of Section Manager for a team of Electrical Engineers, in a dual-hat role, responsible for both section management (up to 20% of time) and program/project or other direct technical responsibilities (80% or more of time).

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Functional Responsibilities Include:

  • Staffing support to space systems program
  • Conducting quarterly performance evaluations and annual reviews
  • Providing technical leadership and guidance to the staff
  • Managing indirect, program direct, and capital needs
  • Professional development and mentoring of direct reports
  • Supporting Functional Homeroom initiatives and projects which include process improvement, Event Response Teams, Corrective and Preventive Action implementation, & Proposal efforts

Technical Responsibilities Include:

  • Demonstrated ability in System Level Electrical Test and Evaluation Understands NG test engineering practices and principles
  • Understands both electrical circuits and software within the flight hardware and EGSE
  • Provide support/guidance on test analysis, design reviews, and Test readiness reviews
  • Experience/knowledge of generating test procedures, electrical test equipment, electronics troubleshooting, and data reviews.
  • In depth knowledge of Integration and Test process’, flows, in respect to electrical testing needs from factory processing through Launch campaigns
  • General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience.
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Minimum of 3 years of proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
  • Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of spacecraft sub-assemblies and/or integration and test
  • Experience as an electrical/electronics engineer, Test Conductor, or System Test Engineer
  • Programming experience with any of the following languages: Python, C, C++, Perl
  • Experience as a functional manager
  • Experience in space systems and space system production, integration and test
  • Experience in Program project management

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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