Propulsion Engineering Manager Speed Systems

engineering-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States

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Manage a team of 10-15 engineers to support development programs for high-speed propulsion systems. Ensure technical approaches, designs, and plans meet program requirements while actively mentoring and developing staff.

Propulsion systems Team leadership Project management Design engineering Technical risk assessment Technical planning Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Drawing review Model review Resource management Process improvement Mentoring Coaching Strategic deployment Data-based decision making

Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in jet engine or high-speed propulsion system design and development. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is mandatory, along with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Health insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Savings plan Company paid holidays Paid time off Relocation assistance Discretionary bonus

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Propulsion Engineering Manager 2 for our product design engineering group. This position is located at the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida facility and will report to the senior manager of engineering. The product design engineering manager will be responsible for managing a staff of approximately 10-15 engineers supporting development programs within the Advanced Propulsion & Systems (AP&S) market area.

This market area is primarily focused on scramjet and ramjet propulsion systems for high-speed applications along with related testing and technology activities.

The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The Palm Beach Gardens location is the Air-breathing propulsion center of excellence specializing in the design, analysis and system integration of ramjets, scramjets and other advanced air-breathing propulsion systems.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is located a very short distance from the Atlantic Ocean. You would be close to many top beaches, fishing, inland eco-tours, shopping, and restaurants. Palm Beach Gardens also has many top golf choices and is home to The Professional Golfers Association of America and PGA National Resort.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a group of approximately 10-15 project and design engineers supporting multiple development programs.
• Ensure that the technical approaches, designs, and technical plans meet the…