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$147k – $220k per year
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In office (Azusa)
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Junior · 2+ years exp
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 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: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Mechanical Engineering - Level 2 to join our team in Azusa, CA.

The Manager Mechanical Engineering - Level 2 is responsible for daily operations of a team or work unit (direct supervision of the staff, assignment of work, schedules, day to day workflow, and operating costs). Program Manager responsibilities include: cost, schedule, and technical performance of a specific unit or work package on a large system development-type contract or broad responsibility for all aspects of program performance on a delivery order or small technical services-type contract.

This position is 100% on site

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

  • Oversees and manages all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s)
  • Responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, as well as continuous improvement
  • Provides leadership direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions
  • Manages and presents status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the area
  • Assesses issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals
  • Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of professional - OR - PhD with 4 years of experience
  • Experience in Manufacturing and/or Industrial Engineering, Production support or industry related experience
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience running a team and assigning their daily tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Manufacturing and/or Industrial Engineering experience
  • Space Systems experience
  • Greater than 2 years of documented experience working in a robust IPT environment
  • Strong expertise using the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools
  • MES Integration Expertise, SAP experience
  • Current security clearance
  • Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts:
  • ERP2, PLM, TipQA, Cognos
  • Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing Experience

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: $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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