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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 has an opening for a Support Equipment Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of individuals within our Product Support organization supporting the Multi-Domain Command & Control (MDC2) Business Unit. The position will be in Melbourne, FL. This leadership position will be full-time in the office with nominal travel responsibilities, including potential for international travel.\nThis role will have direct supervisory and/or management responsibilities for a team of engineers responsible for the design, build, test, and procurement of E-2C/D Hawkeye Support Equipment for our USN and FMS customers.\nEssential Duties:\nManage design concepts and lead preliminary and critical design reviews.\nMentor development of test documentation.\nOversee integration, validation, and verification activities.\nCollaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure effective coordination.\nDevelop and execute program schedules and budgets in alignment with established processes and directives.\nPlan and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) for assigned work packages and subsystems.\nMonitor and report program performance across cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality.\nProvide detailed reporting to upper leadership.\nSupport proposal and estimating activities, including task and statement-of-work development.\nProvide oversight of projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group.\nIntervene as needed to help meet schedules or resolve technical and operational problems.\nMaintain frequent contact with internal stakeholders and external customer representatives at various management levels regarding operations, schedules, and project phases.\nConduct briefings and participate in technical meetings with internal and external representatives on operational and project specifics.\nProvide functional support to employees, including staffing and performance.\nOur 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.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution and minimum of 9 years of related professional/military experience executing and leading mechanical and/or electrical mechanism design, manufacturing, and test efforts OR Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited institution and minimum of 7 years of related professional/military experience executing and leading mechanical and/or electrical mechanism design, manufacturing, and test efforts\nDemonstrated experience in proposal writing and estimating.\nDemonstrated hands-on knowledge of IPT/Program Management processes (CAM processes, project planning and scheduling, cost control, change control, EVMS, staffing, coordination and oversight of technical work effort and risk and opportunity management).\nMust have an active US Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).\nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.\nPossess rudimentary understanding and application of Product Support Technical Discipline principles, concepts, practices, and standards and proficient project management skills to oversee and execute role and responsibilities.\nAbility to travel as needed (approx. 10%)\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s Degree in an STEM field (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).\nExcellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management\nDemonstrated experience and a proven record of leading engineering teams in developing Support Equipment that meet quality, performance, cost, and schedule requirements.\nDemonstrated hands-on experience in requirements management inclusive of development, derivation, validation and verification of requirements\nExperience working on both classified and unclassified Military programs\nUnderstanding the development and coaching for leadership and performance\nExperience leading a large department in a matrix environment\nPractice with earned value management (EVMS) and internal tools (i.e. Integrated Management Operating Model (IMOM))\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00The 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. 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