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$147k – $220k per year
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In office (Palmdale)
Seniority
Staff · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores A 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: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC), Goods Movement & Logistics (GM&L) has an opening for a Manager Engineering Packaging 2, to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Palmdale, CA, and will include management oversight of personnel in geographically separated locations in the United States.

This position will report to the GSC Aeronautics Systems Sector Logistics Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportability (PHS&T) Senior Manager and will be responsible for developing and maintaining innovative packaging solutions in support of all programs and sites across the sector, such as specialized containers, pallets, material handling devices, shipping fixtures, shadow boards, and parts protection devices. Job duties will encompass leadership in determining packaging specifications according to the nature of various products, cost limitations, quality & legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light heat, rough handling, and tampering. Packaging solutions will include documentation management and an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee a team of engineers and other technical personnel consisting of exempt and non-exempt employees that design packaging & material handling solutions to ensure safe storage, movement, and transport of items to end destinations.
  • Ensure project deadlines are met with consideration of Schedule, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost parameters.
  • Oversight of departmental Metrics & Key Performance Indicators to make informed business decisions.
  • Lead individual contributors who are responsible for supporting all sites, programs, product line goals, and objectives through accurate reporting and problem-resolution methodologies.
  • Conduct briefings and participate in program/homeroom meetings with internal and/or external representatives concerning material, manufacturing, programmatic risks, and constraints.
  • Interface with manufacturing supervision and site leadership to support program/site needs and process improvements initiatives.
  • Schedule equipment and personnel to manage customer demands for the production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
  • Advise senior management status of work in progress, equipment availability, and potential material issues to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
  • Lead departmental root cause corrective action processes (RCCAs) as required.
  • Ensure employees adhere to departmental and supporting function’s Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP).
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and succession planning to ensure leadership readiness within the organization, training and guiding employees to ensure alignment with Northrop Grumman Leadership Values and Behaviors.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain; OR high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of related experience including, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or supply chain
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
  • Experience working with suppliers and procurement
  • Experience managing the implementation and delivery of engineering solutions in support of Government customers
  • Current active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) level clearance
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the Company to meet its business need.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
  • Experience working with suppliers and procurement to improve deliverable quality and optimize schedules.
  • Experience in inventory management and control, configuration management, packaging principles, and movement of items through the supply chain infrastructure.
  • In-depth knowledge/experience managing manufacturing operations
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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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