Manager Engineering Technical Support – Level 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Engineering Technical Support – Level 1 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Leads a hands‑on manufacturing team responsible for antenna development, integration, build, and test from prototype through production.

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

• Uses performance data such as yield, first pass yield, cycle time, and defect trends to improve processes and standardize work.
• Provides staffing, work assignment, coaching, and performance management for technicians while fostering a safe, high-performance team environment.
• Oversees daily technical support for antenna hardware and electronics, including radome, wing, and antenna assy with accompanying machine shop support.
• Partners with RF and antenna design, Antenna and Electronics assy (M2N) test, quality, and supply chain teams to execute on both flight and IRAD hardware.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start
• 3+ years of experience supporting RF or antenna hardware or antenna electronics in development or production environments
• Support hands‑on onsite work in lab and manufacturing settings

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in antenna development, antenna electronics, or RF hardware support
• Experience with phased-array antennas, beamforming ICs, control buses, and embedded firmware interfaces
• Active clearance, or ability to obtain one, if required for the role

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The 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.

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